Hichborn Middle School vs Searsport District Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 90 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
Searsport District Middle School
Searsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
108 students
| Measure | Hichborn Middle School Howland, Maine | Searsport District Middle School Searsport, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #75 of 84 | #84 of 84 |
| National rank | #10026 of 15,369 | #12440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 98 | 108 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 108 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.4% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 8.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Howland | Searsport |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hichborn Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.1 vs 27.3).
- •Hichborn Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Hichborn Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Hichborn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 77.8%).
- •Hichborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (8.2 vs 10.8).
- •Searsport District Middle School is the larger school with 108 students compared with 98.
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 Searsport District Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Hichborn Middle School ranks higher (39.1 vs 27.3 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 Searsport District Middle School?
About 90 km in a straight line, between Howland and Searsport in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hichborn Middle School: 98. Searsport District Middle School: 108. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hichborn Middle School and Searsport District Middle School rank in Maine?
Hichborn Middle School is 75th of 84 and Searsport District Middle School is 84th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).