Holbrook School vs T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Holbrook School
Holden · Public middle · Grades 5–8
178 students
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Holbrook School Holden, Maine | T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School Dixfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #37 of 84 | #82 of 84 |
| National rank | #5753 of 15,369 | #11200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 178 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 37.1% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 12% |
| city | Holden | Dixfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Holbrook School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.7 vs 33.5).
- •Holbrook School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 12%).
- •Holbrook School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Holbrook School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.1% vs 61.7%).
- •Holbrook School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.0).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is the larger school with 180 students compared with 178.
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 Holbrook School better than T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Holbrook School ranks higher (58.7 vs 33.5 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 Holbrook School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Holden and Dixfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Holbrook School: 178. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Holbrook School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School rank in Maine?
Holbrook School is 37th of 84 and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 82nd of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).