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James F. Doughty School vs Reeds Brook Middle School

A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 8.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.

MeasureJames F. Doughty School
Bangor, Maine
Reeds Brook Middle School
Hampden, Maine
Success Index (US)
59
Top 50%
75
Top 25%
State rank#36 of 84#13 of 84
National rank#5702 of 15,369#2451 of 15,369
SectorPublicPublic
TypeMiddleMiddle
Year rangeGrades 6โ€“8Grades 6โ€“8
Students346304
Enrollment346304
Free/reduced-price lunch64.2%22%
Students per teacher11.913.8
Reading proficiency68%72%
Math proficiency38%46%
cityBangorHampden
stateMaineMaine
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The verdict

  • โ€ขReeds Brook Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.5 vs 59.0).
  • โ€ขReeds Brook Middle School does better on math proficiency (46% vs 38%).
  • โ€ขReeds Brook Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 68%).
  • โ€ขReeds Brook Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 64.2%).
  • โ€ขJames F. Doughty School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.8).
  • โ€ขJames F. Doughty School is the larger school with 346 students compared with 304.

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 James F. Doughty School better than Reeds Brook Middle School?

On the Success Index (US), Reeds Brook Middle School ranks higher (74.5 vs 59.0 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 James F. Doughty School and Reeds Brook Middle School?

About 8.0 km in a straight line, between Bangor and Hampden in Maine.

Which has the better Enrollment?

James F. Doughty School: 346. Reeds Brook Middle School: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.

How do James F. Doughty School and Reeds Brook Middle School rank in Maine?

James F. Doughty School is 36th of 84 and Reeds Brook Middle School is 13th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).