Fairmount School vs Hermon High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmount School
Bangor · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
259 students
Hermon High School
Hermon · Public high · Grades 9–12
567 students
| Measure | Fairmount School Bangor, Maine | Hermon High School Hermon, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #132 of 312 | #29 of 110 |
| National rank | #18171 of 50,301 | #6295 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 259 | 567 |
| Enrollment | 259 | 567 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.8% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Bangor | Hermon |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmount School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.0 vs 58.0).
- •Fairmount School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Fairmount School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 57%).
- •Hermon High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 61.8%).
- •Fairmount School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.9).
- •Hermon High School is the larger school with 567 students compared with 259.
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 Fairmount School better than Hermon High School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmount School ranks higher (60.0 vs 58.0 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 Fairmount School and Hermon High School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Hermon in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmount School: 259. Hermon High School: 567. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmount School and Hermon High School rank in Maine?
Fairmount School is 132nd of 312 and Hermon High School is 29th of 110 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).