Searsport District Middle School vs Troy A Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Searsport District Middle School
Searsport · Public middle · Grades 6–8
108 students
Troy A Howard Middle School
Belfast · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Searsport District Middle School Searsport, Maine | Troy A Howard Middle School Belfast, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 84 | #67 of 84 |
| National rank | #12440 of 15,369 | #8659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 108 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 77.8% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 26% |
| city | Searsport | Belfast |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Troy A Howard Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.3 vs 27.3).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School does better on math proficiency (26% vs 17%).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 37%).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 77.8%).
- •Searsport District Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 11.0).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 108.
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 Searsport District Middle School better than Troy A Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Troy A Howard Middle School ranks higher (45.3 vs 27.3 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 Searsport District Middle School and Troy A Howard Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Searsport and Belfast in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Searsport District Middle School: 108. Troy A Howard Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Searsport District Middle School and Troy A Howard Middle School rank in Maine?
Searsport District Middle School is 84th of 84 and Troy A Howard Middle School is 67th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).