Edna Drinkwater School vs Troy A Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edna Drinkwater School
Northport · Public elementary · Grades K–8
98 students
Troy A Howard Middle School
Belfast · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Edna Drinkwater School Northport, Maine | Troy A Howard Middle School Belfast, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 312 | #67 of 84 |
| National rank | #17642 of 50,301 | #8659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 98 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.9 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 26% |
| city | Northport | Belfast |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edna Drinkwater School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.8 vs 45.3).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51% vs 60.6%).
- •Edna Drinkwater School does better on students per teacher (8.9 vs 11.0).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 98.
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 Edna Drinkwater School better than Troy A Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Edna Drinkwater School ranks higher (60.8 vs 45.3 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 Edna Drinkwater School and Troy A Howard Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Northport and Belfast in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edna Drinkwater School: 98. Troy A Howard Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edna Drinkwater School and Troy A Howard Middle School rank in Maine?
Edna Drinkwater School is 123rd of 312 and Troy A Howard Middle School is 67th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).