Houlton Elementary School vs Houlton Junior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton Elementary School
Houlton · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
282 students
Houlton Junior High School
Houlton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
186 students
| Measure | Houlton Elementary School Houlton, Maine | Houlton Junior High School Houlton, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #221 of 312 | #76 of 84 |
| National rank | #27028 of 50,301 | #10111 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 282 | 186 |
| Enrollment | 282 | 186 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 76.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 59% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Houlton | Houlton |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houlton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 38.7).
- •Houlton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 76.9%).
- •Houlton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.9).
- •Houlton Elementary School is the larger school with 282 students compared with 186.
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 Houlton Elementary School better than Houlton Junior High School?
On the Success Index (US), Houlton Elementary School ranks higher (47.2 vs 38.7 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 Houlton Elementary School and Houlton Junior High School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Houlton and Houlton in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houlton Elementary School: 282. Houlton Junior High School: 186. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houlton Elementary School and Houlton Junior High School rank in Maine?
Houlton Elementary School is 221st of 312 and Houlton Junior High School is 76th of 84 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).