Brandywine Springs School vs McKean (Thomas) High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brandywine Springs School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–8
941 students
McKean (Thomas) High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
920 students
| Measure | Brandywine Springs School Wilmington, Delaware | McKean (Thomas) High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 121 | #30 of 34 |
| National rank | #10175 of 50,301 | #16099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 941 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 941 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 2.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brandywine Springs School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.6 vs 14.7).
- •Brandywine Springs School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •Brandywine Springs School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 12%).
- •McKean (Thomas) High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.4).
- •Brandywine Springs School is the larger school with 941 students compared with 920.
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 Springs School better than McKean (Thomas) High School?
On the Success Index (US), Brandywine Springs School ranks higher (71.6 vs 14.7 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 Brandywine Springs School and McKean (Thomas) High School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brandywine Springs School: 941. McKean (Thomas) High School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brandywine Springs School and McKean (Thomas) High School rank in Delaware?
Brandywine Springs School is 27th of 121 and McKean (Thomas) High School is 30th of 34 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).