Chipman (W.T.) Middle School vs Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School
Harrington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
905 students
Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School
Middletown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
935 students
| Measure | Chipman (W.T.) Middle School Harrington, Delaware | Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School Middletown, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 40 | #3 of 40 |
| National rank | #7518 of 15,369 | #3174 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 905 | 935 |
| Enrollment | 905 | 935 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 60% |
| city | Harrington | Middletown |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.8 vs 50.6).
- •Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 43%).
- •Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 57%).
- •Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 18.9).
- •Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is the larger school with 935 students compared with 905.
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 Chipman (W.T.) Middle School better than Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School ranks higher (70.8 vs 50.6 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 Chipman (W.T.) Middle School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Harrington and Middletown in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School: 905. Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School: 935. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chipman (W.T.) Middle School and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School rank in Delaware?
Chipman (W.T.) Middle School is 18th of 40 and Waters (Alfred G.) Middle School is 3rd of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).