Cape Henlopen High School vs Lewes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Lewes Elementary School
Lewes · Public elementary · Grades K–5
620 students
| Measure | Cape Henlopen High School Lewes, Delaware | Lewes Elementary School Lewes, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #11 of 34 | #18 of 121 |
| National rank | #8903 of 16,910 | #6891 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,889 | 620 |
| Enrollment | 1,889 | 620 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 66% |
| city | Lewes | Lewes |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lewes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 48.0).
- •Lewes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 33%).
- •Lewes Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 57%).
- •Lewes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 15.1).
- •Cape Henlopen High School is the larger school with 1,889 students compared with 620.
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 Cape Henlopen High School better than Lewes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lewes Elementary School ranks higher (76.7 vs 48.0 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 Cape Henlopen High School and Lewes Elementary School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Lewes and Lewes in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cape Henlopen High School: 1,889. Lewes Elementary School: 620. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cape Henlopen High School and Lewes Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Cape Henlopen High School is 11th of 34 and Lewes Elementary School is 18th of 121 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).