Gardiner Area High School vs Hall-Dale Middle and High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Area High School
Gardiner · Public high · Grades 9–12
565 students
Hall-Dale Middle and High School
Farmingdale · Public high · Grades 6–12
496 students
| Measure | Gardiner Area High School Gardiner, Maine | Hall-Dale Middle and High School Farmingdale, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 110 | #33 of 110 |
| National rank | #8159 of 16,910 | #6702 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 565 | 496 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 496 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 37.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 28% |
| city | Gardiner | Farmingdale |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 50.9).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 28%).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 52%).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 46%).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 12.0).
- •Gardiner Area High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 496.
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 Gardiner Area High School better than Hall-Dale Middle and High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hall-Dale Middle and High School ranks higher (56.4 vs 50.9 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 Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Farmingdale in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Area High School: 565. Hall-Dale Middle and High School: 496. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Area High School and Hall-Dale Middle and High School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Area High School is 45th of 110 and Hall-Dale Middle and High School is 33rd of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).