Hall-Dale Middle and High School vs Laura E Richards School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hall-Dale Middle and High School
Farmingdale · Public high · Grades 6–12
496 students
Laura E Richards School
Gardiner · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
219 students
| Measure | Hall-Dale Middle and High School Farmingdale, Maine | Laura E Richards School Gardiner, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 110 | #101 of 312 |
| National rank | #6702 of 16,910 | #15530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 496 | 219 |
| Enrollment | 496 | 219 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.9% | 40.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | – |
| Math proficiency | 28% | – |
| city | Farmingdale | Gardiner |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laura E Richards School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 56.4).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.9% vs 40.6%).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.6).
- •Hall-Dale Middle and High School is the larger school with 496 students compared with 219.
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 Hall-Dale Middle and High School better than Laura E Richards School?
On the Success Index (US), Laura E Richards School ranks higher (63.9 vs 56.4 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 Hall-Dale Middle and High School and Laura E Richards School?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Farmingdale and Gardiner in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hall-Dale Middle and High School: 496. Laura E Richards School: 219. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hall-Dale Middle and High School and Laura E Richards School rank in Maine?
Hall-Dale Middle and High School is 33rd of 110 and Laura E Richards School is 101st of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).