Downeast School vs Hermon Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Downeast School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
288 students
Hermon Middle School
Hermon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
319 students
| Measure | Downeast School Bangor, Maine | Hermon Middle School Hermon, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #279 of 312 | #34 of 84 |
| National rank | #32662 of 50,301 | #5651 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 288 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 288 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.9% | 28.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 33% |
| city | Bangor | Hermon |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hermon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 38.9).
- •Downeast School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 33%).
- •Hermon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Hermon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.5% vs 89.9%).
- •Downeast School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 14.5).
- •Hermon Middle School is the larger school with 319 students compared with 288.
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 Downeast School better than Hermon Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hermon Middle School ranks higher (59.2 vs 38.9 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 Downeast School and Hermon Middle School?
About 7.6 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Hermon in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Downeast School: 288. Hermon Middle School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Downeast School and Hermon Middle School rank in Maine?
Downeast School is 279th of 312 and Hermon Middle School is 34th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).