Clayton (John M.) Elementary School vs Selbyville Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 8.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
Frankford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students
Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
| Measure | Clayton (John M.) Elementary School Frankford, Delaware | Selbyville Middle School Selbyville, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 121 | #5 of 40 |
| National rank | #13880 of 50,301 | #3698 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 446 | 770 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 770 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 50% |
| city | Frankford | Selbyville |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Selbyville Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.4 vs 66.3).
- •Clayton (John M.) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 50%).
- •Selbyville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 56%).
- •Clayton (John M.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 14.5).
- •Selbyville Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 446.
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 Clayton (John M.) Elementary School better than Selbyville Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Selbyville Middle School ranks higher (68.4 vs 66.3 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 Clayton (John M.) Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School?
About 8.6 km in a straight line, between Frankford and Selbyville in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School: 446. Selbyville Middle School: 770. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton (John M.) Elementary School and Selbyville Middle School rank in Delaware?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is 37th of 121 and Selbyville Middle School is 5th of 40 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).