Bedford (Gunning) Middle School vs Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 3.8 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
Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary
Bear · Public elementary · Grades K–5
1,052 students
| Measure | Bedford (Gunning) Middle School New Castle, Delaware | Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary Bear, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 40 | #84 of 121 |
| National rank | #8837 of 15,369 | #32713 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 846 | 1,052 |
| Enrollment | 846 | 1,052 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| city | New Castle | Bear |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 38.9).
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 50%).
- •Bedford (Gunning) Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 15.9).
- •Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 846.
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 Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford (Gunning) Middle School ranks higher (44.4 vs 38.9 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 Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between New Castle and Bear in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School: 846. Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary: 1,052. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford (Gunning) Middle School and Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary rank in Delaware?
Bedford (Gunning) Middle School is 21st of 40 and Wilbur (Kathleen H.) Elementary is 84th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).