Houlton Junior High School vs Houlton Southside School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton Junior High School
Houlton · Public middle · Grades 7–8
186 students
Houlton Southside School
Houlton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
368 students
| Measure | Houlton Junior High School Houlton, Maine | Houlton Southside School Houlton, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 84 | #201 of 312 |
| National rank | #10111 of 15,369 | #24898 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 3–6 |
| Students | 186 | 368 |
| Enrollment | 186 | 368 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 61.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 42% |
| city | Houlton | Houlton |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Houlton Southside School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 38.7).
- •Houlton Southside School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24%).
- •Houlton Southside School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 59%).
- •Houlton Southside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 76.9%).
- •Houlton Southside School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.9).
- •Houlton Southside School is the larger school with 368 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 Junior High School better than Houlton Southside School?
On the Success Index (US), Houlton Southside School ranks higher (50.4 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 Junior High School and Houlton Southside School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Houlton and Houlton in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houlton Junior High School: 186. Houlton Southside School: 368. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houlton Junior High School and Houlton Southside School rank in Maine?
Houlton Junior High School is 76th of 84 and Houlton Southside School is 201st of 312 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).