Brookside Elementary School vs Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brookside Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
260 students
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Brookside Elementary School Newark, Delaware | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 121 | #29 of 40 |
| National rank | #28592 of 50,301 | #11962 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 260 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 260 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 22% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brookside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 29.8).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 22%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Brookside Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.0).
- •Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is the larger school with 681 students compared with 260.
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 Brookside Elementary School better than Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Brookside Elementary School ranks higher (45.0 vs 29.8 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 Brookside Elementary School and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brookside Elementary School: 260. Gauger-Cobbs Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brookside Elementary School and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School rank in Delaware?
Brookside Elementary School is 76th of 121 and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is 29th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).