Gardiner Area High School vs Medomak Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 40 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
Medomak Valley High School
Waldoboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
561 students
| Measure | Gardiner Area High School Gardiner, Maine | Medomak Valley High School Waldoboro, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 110 | #68 of 110 |
| National rank | #8159 of 16,910 | #10611 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 565 | 561 |
| Enrollment | 565 | 561 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| city | Gardiner | Waldoboro |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Area High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 41.4).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46% vs 51.5%).
- •Gardiner Area High School does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.7).
- •Gardiner Area High School is the larger school with 565 students compared with 561.
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 Medomak Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Area High School ranks higher (50.9 vs 41.4 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 Medomak Valley High School?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and Waldoboro in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Area High School: 565. Medomak Valley High School: 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Area High School and Medomak Valley High School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Area High School is 45th of 110 and Medomak Valley High School is 68th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).