Christiana High School vs Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christiana High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,425 students
Gauger-Cobbs Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
681 students
| Measure | Christiana High School Newark, Delaware | Gauger-Cobbs Middle School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 34 | #29 of 40 |
| National rank | #6771 of 16,910 | #11962 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,425 | 681 |
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 681 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 22% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christiana High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.1 vs 29.8).
- •Christiana High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Christiana High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 30%).
- •Gauger-Cobbs Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 17.0).
- •Christiana High School is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 681.
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 Christiana High School better than Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Christiana High School ranks higher (56.1 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 Christiana High School and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christiana High School: 1,425. Gauger-Cobbs Middle School: 681. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christiana High School and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School rank in Delaware?
Christiana High School is 5th of 34 and Gauger-Cobbs Middle School is 29th of 40 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).