Penobscot Valley High School vs Richmond High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maine, United States, 158 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Penobscot Valley High School
Howland · Public high · Grades 9–12
127 students
Richmond High School
Richmond · Public high · Grades 9–12
122 students
| Measure | Penobscot Valley High School Howland, Maine | Richmond High School Richmond, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 110 | #21 of 110 |
| National rank | #10341 of 16,910 | #4781 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 127 | 122 |
| Enrollment | 127 | 122 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 42.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 54.5% | – |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | – |
| city | Howland | Richmond |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Richmond High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 42.5).
- •Richmond High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.6% vs 59.8%).
- •Penobscot Valley High School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.4).
- •Penobscot Valley High School is the larger school with 127 students compared with 122.
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 Penobscot Valley High School better than Richmond High School?
On the Success Index (US), Richmond High School ranks higher (64.0 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 Penobscot Valley High School and Richmond High School?
About 158 km in a straight line, between Howland and Richmond in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Penobscot Valley High School: 127. Richmond High School: 122. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Penobscot Valley High School and Richmond High School rank in Maine?
Penobscot Valley High School is 65th of 110 and Richmond High School is 21st of 110 among high schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).