Houlton High School vs Mill Pond School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton High School
Houlton · Public high · Grades 9–12
378 students
Mill Pond School
Hodgdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
289 students
| Measure | Houlton High School Houlton, Maine | Mill Pond School Hodgdon, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #89 of 110 | #81 of 312 |
| National rank | #11769 of 16,910 | #13023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 378 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.6% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Houlton | Hodgdon |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 36.8).
- •Mill Pond School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Mill Pond School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Mill Pond School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.7% vs 74.6%).
- •Mill Pond School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 17.2).
- •Houlton High School is the larger school with 378 students compared with 289.
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 High School better than Mill Pond School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond School ranks higher (67.6 vs 36.8 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 High School and Mill Pond School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Houlton and Hodgdon in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houlton High School: 378. Mill Pond School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houlton High School and Mill Pond School rank in Maine?
Houlton High School is 89th of 110 and Mill Pond School is 81st of 312 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).