Gardiner Regional Middle School vs Helen Thompson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gardiner Regional Middle School
Gardiner · Public middle · Grades 6–8
425 students
Helen Thompson School
West Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
245 students
| Measure | Gardiner Regional Middle School Gardiner, Maine | Helen Thompson School West Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 84 | #196 of 312 |
| National rank | #5583 of 15,369 | #24328 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 425 | 245 |
| Enrollment | 425 | 245 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.2% | 33.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Gardiner | West Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.5 vs 51.2).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 47%).
- •Helen Thompson School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.1% vs 36.2%).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.9).
- •Gardiner Regional Middle School is the larger school with 425 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 Regional Middle School better than Helen Thompson School?
On the Success Index (US), Gardiner Regional Middle School ranks higher (59.5 vs 51.2 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 Regional Middle School and Helen Thompson School?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Gardiner and West Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gardiner Regional Middle School: 425. Helen Thompson School: 245. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gardiner Regional Middle School and Helen Thompson School rank in Maine?
Gardiner Regional Middle School is 33rd of 84 and Helen Thompson School is 196th of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).