Bedford (Gunning) Middle School vs Lorewood Grove Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
846 students
Lorewood Grove Elementary School
Middletown · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
492 students
| Measure | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School New Castle, Delaware | Lorewood Grove Elementary School Middletown, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 40 | #79 of 121 |
| National rank | #8837 of 15,369 | #30164 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 846 | 492 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 492 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | – |
| Math proficiency | 31% | – |
| city | New Castle | Middletown |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 42.7).
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.4).
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is the larger school with 846 students compared with 492.
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 Bedford (Gunning) Middle School better than Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford (Gunning) Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 42.7 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 Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Lorewood Grove Elementary School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Middletown in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School: 846. Lorewood Grove Elementary School: 492. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Lorewood Grove Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is 21st of 40 and Lorewood Grove Elementary School is 79th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).