Claymont Elementary School vs Talley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Claymont Elementary School
Claymont · Public elementary · Grades K–5
937 students
Talley Middle School
Wilmington · Public middle · Grades 6–12
900 students
| Measure | Claymont Elementary School Claymont, Delaware | Talley Middle School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #28 of 121 | #19 of 40 |
| National rank | #10366 of 50,301 | #8130 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–12 |
| Students | 937 | 900 |
| Enrollment | 937 | 900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 33% |
| city | Claymont | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Claymont Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.3 vs 47.8).
- •Claymont Elementary School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 33%).
- •Claymont Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 54%).
- •Claymont Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Claymont Elementary School is the larger school with 937 students compared with 900.
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 Claymont Elementary School better than Talley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Claymont Elementary School ranks higher (71.3 vs 47.8 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 Claymont Elementary School and Talley Middle School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Claymont and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Claymont Elementary School: 937. Talley Middle School: 900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Claymont Elementary School and Talley Middle School rank in Delaware?
Claymont Elementary School is 28th of 121 and Talley Middle School is 19th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).