Tripp Middle School vs Troy A Howard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maine, United States, 97 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Tripp Middle School
Turner · Public middle · Grades 7–8
326 students
Troy A Howard Middle School
Belfast · Public middle · Grades 6–8
330 students
| Measure | Tripp Middle School Turner, Maine | Troy A Howard Middle School Belfast, Maine |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 84 | #67 of 84 |
| National rank | #3849 of 15,369 | #8659 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 326 | 330 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 330 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.6% | 60.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 26% |
| city | Turner | Belfast |
| state | Maine | Maine |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tripp Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.7 vs 45.3).
- •Tripp Middle School does better on math proficiency (39% vs 26%).
- •Tripp Middle School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 49%).
- •Tripp Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.6% vs 60.6%).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.2).
- •Troy A Howard Middle School is the larger school with 330 students compared with 326.
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 Tripp Middle School better than Troy A Howard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Tripp Middle School ranks higher (67.7 vs 45.3 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 Tripp Middle School and Troy A Howard Middle School?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Turner and Belfast in Maine.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Tripp Middle School: 326. Troy A Howard Middle School: 330. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Tripp Middle School and Troy A Howard Middle School rank in Maine?
Tripp Middle School is 19th of 84 and Troy A Howard Middle School is 67th of 84 among middle schools in Maine on the 2025 Success Index (US).