Mountain Valley High School vs T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maine, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mountain Valley High School
Rumford · Public high · Grades 9–12
369 students
T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School
Dixfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
180 students
| Measure | Mountain Valley High School Rumford, Maine | T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School Dixfield, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 110 | #82 of 84 |
| National rank | #11998 of 16,910 | #11200 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 369 | 180 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73.2% | 61.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| city | Rumford | Dixfield |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.9 vs 33.5).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.7% vs 73.2%).
- •Mountain Valley High School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.0).
- •Mountain Valley High School is the larger school with 369 students compared with 180.
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 Mountain Valley High School better than T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Valley High School ranks higher (35.9 vs 33.5 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 Mountain Valley High School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Rumford and Dixfield in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mountain Valley High School: 369. T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School: 180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mountain Valley High School and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School rank in Maine?
Mountain Valley High School is 94th of 110 and T W Kelly Dirigo Middle School is 82nd of 84 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).