Dirigo High School vs T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dirigo High School
Dixfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
216 students
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Dirigo High School Dixfield, Maine | T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School Dixfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 110 | #82 of 84 |
| National rank | #13882 of 16,910 | #11200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 216 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.5% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34.5% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Dixfield | Dixfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.5 vs 27.4).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34.5%).
- •Dirigo High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.5% vs 61.7%).
- •Dirigo High School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.0).
- •Dirigo High School is the larger school with 216 students compared with 180.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Dirigo High School better than T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School ranks higher (33.5 vs 27.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Dirigo High School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Dixfield and Dixfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dirigo High School: 216. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dirigo High School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School rank in Maine?
Dirigo High School is 106th of 110 and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 82nd of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).