Best middle schools in Wilmington (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Wilmington, Delaware. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Delaware.
- 156duPont (Pierre S.) Middle SchoolWilmington · Public Middle40% Math proficiency · 730 students
- 252Springer Middle SchoolWilmington · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 776 students
- 348Talley Middle SchoolWilmington · Public Middle33% Math proficiency · 900 students
- 429Skyline Middle SchoolWilmington · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 408 students
- 514Stanton Middle SchoolWilmington · Public Middle10% Math proficiency · 558 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School Wilmington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 56.1 Top 50% | 40% Math proficiency | 730 |
| 2 | Springer Middle School Wilmington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 776 |
| 3 | Talley Middle School Wilmington · Middle · Grades 6–12 | Public | 47.8 Lower 50% | 33% Math proficiency | 900 |
| 4 | Skyline Middle School Wilmington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 29.3 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 408 |
| 5 | Stanton Middle School Wilmington · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 13.5 Lower 50% | 10% Math proficiency | 558 |
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School in Wilmington leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Wilmington with a Success Index (US) of 56.1. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Delaware middle schools rankings, every school on the Wilmington page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Wilmington?
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School in Wilmington, Delaware ranks first among middle schools in Wilmington with a Success Index (US) of 56.1 out of 100 (Enrollment: 730).
How are middle schools in Wilmington ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.