Brandywine High School vs Mount Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
897 students
Mount Pleasant High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
| Measure | Brandywine High School Wilmington, Delaware | Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 34 | #8 of 34 |
| National rank | #12127 of 16,910 | #8435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 897 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 897 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 35% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Pleasant High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.8 vs 35.3).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on math proficiency (35% vs 22%).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 47%).
- •Brandywine High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 897.
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 Brandywine High School better than Mount Pleasant High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Pleasant High School ranks higher (49.8 vs 35.3 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 Brandywine High School and Mount Pleasant High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine High School: 897. Mount Pleasant High School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine High School and Mount Pleasant High School rank in Delaware?
Brandywine High School is 16th of 34 and Mount Pleasant High School is 8th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).