Houlton Southside School vs Mill Pond School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maine, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Houlton Southside School
Houlton · Public elementary · Grades 3–6
368 students
Mill Pond School
Hodgdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
289 students
| Measure | Houlton Southside School Houlton, Maine | Mill Pond School Hodgdon, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 312 | #81 of 312 |
| National rank | #24898 of 50,301 | #13023 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 368 | 289 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 289 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 65.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| city | Houlton | Hodgdon |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Pond School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 50.4).
- •Mill Pond School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Mill Pond School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 60%).
- •Houlton Southside School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 65.7%).
- •Mill Pond School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.0).
- •Houlton Southside School is the larger school with 368 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 Southside School better than Mill Pond School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Pond School ranks higher (67.6 vs 50.4 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 Southside School and Mill Pond School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Houlton and Hodgdon in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Houlton Southside School: 368. Mill Pond School: 289. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Houlton Southside School and Mill Pond School rank in Maine?
Houlton Southside School is 201st of 312 and Mill Pond School is 81st of 312 among elementary schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).