Clayton (John M.) Elementary School vs Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 8.5 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
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Clayton (John M.) Elementary School Frankford, Delaware | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School Selbyville, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 121 | #34 of 121 |
| National rank | #13880 of 50,301 | #12305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 446 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 446 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Frankford | Selbyville |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 66.3).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.1).
- •Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is the larger school with 446 students compared with 297.
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 Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 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 Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Frankford and Selbyville in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School: 446. Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton (John M.) Elementary School and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School is 37th of 121 and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is 34th of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).