Christiana High School vs Newark High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 4.1 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
Newark High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,039 students
| Measure | Christiana High School Newark, Delaware | Newark High School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5 of 34 | #18 of 34 |
| National rank | #6771 of 16,910 | #13932 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,425 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 1,425 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| 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 27.2).
- •Christiana High School does better on math proficiency (49% vs 22%).
- •Christiana High School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Newark High School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.0).
- •Christiana High School is the larger school with 1,425 students compared with 1,039.
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 Newark High School?
On the Success Index (US), Christiana High School ranks higher (56.1 vs 27.2 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 Newark High School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christiana High School: 1,425. Newark High School: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christiana High School and Newark High School rank in Delaware?
Christiana High School is 5th of 34 and Newark High School is 18th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).