Katahdin Middle/High School vs Penobscot Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 77 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katahdin Middle/High School
Stacyville · Public high · Grades 6–12
128 students
Penobscot Valley High School
Howland · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students
| Measure | Katahdin Middle/High School Stacyville, Maine | Penobscot Valley High School Howland, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 110 | #65 of 110 |
| National rank | #9207 of 16,910 | #10341 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 128 | 127 |
| Enrollment | 128 | 127 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.7 | 9.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24.5% |
| city | Stacyville | Howland |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Katahdin Middle/High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 42.5).
- •Katahdin Middle/High School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Katahdin Middle/High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 59.8%).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 10.7).
- •Katahdin Middle/High School is the larger school with 128 students compared with 127.
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 Katahdin Middle/High School better than Penobscot Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Katahdin Middle/High School ranks higher (46.9 vs 42.5 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 Katahdin Middle/High School and Penobscot Valley High School?
About 77 km in a straight line, between Stacyville and Howland in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katahdin Middle/High School: 128. Penobscot Valley High School: 127. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katahdin Middle/High School and Penobscot Valley High School rank in Maine?
Katahdin Middle/High School is 55th of 110 and Penobscot Valley High School is 65th of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).