Gardiner Area High School vs Helen Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 7.0 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
Helen Thompson School
West Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Gardiner Area High School Gardiner, Maine | Helen Thompson School West Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 110 | #196 of 312 |
| National rank | #8159 of 16,910 | #24328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 565 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 32% |
| city | Gardiner | West Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.9 vs 51.2).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Helen Thompson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 46%).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.9).
- •Gardiner Area High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 245.
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 Helen Thompson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gardiner Area High School and Helen Thompson School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and West Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Area High School: 565. Helen Thompson School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Area High School and Helen Thompson School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Area High School is 45th of 110 and Helen Thompson School is 196th of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).