Hichborn Middle School vs Richmond Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hichborn Middle School
Howland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
Richmond Middle School
Richmond · Public middle · Grades 6–8
86 students
| Measure | Hichborn Middle School Howland, Maine | Richmond Middle School Richmond, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 84 | #21 of 84 |
| National rank | #10026 of 15,369 | #3960 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 98 | 86 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 86 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 8.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Howland | Richmond |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.2 vs 39.1).
- •Richmond Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 69.4%).
- •Hichborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 8.6).
- •Hichborn Middle School is the larger school with 98 students compared with 86.
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 Hichborn Middle School better than Richmond Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond Middle School ranks higher (67.2 vs 39.1 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 Hichborn Middle School and Richmond Middle School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Howland and Richmond in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hichborn Middle School: 98. Richmond Middle School: 86. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hichborn Middle School and Richmond Middle School rank in Maine?
Hichborn Middle School is 75th of 84 and Richmond Middle School is 21st of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).