Delaware Military Academy vs The Bayard School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delaware Military Academy
Wilmington · Charter high · Grades 9–12
547 students
The Bayard School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades 1–8
571 students
| Measure | Delaware Military Academy Wilmington, Delaware | The Bayard School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 34 | #113 of 121 |
| National rank | #5280 of 16,910 | #45937 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 1–8 |
| Students | 547 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 547 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 4% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delaware Military Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.0 vs 18.3).
- •Delaware Military Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 4%).
- •Delaware Military Academy does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 13%).
- •The Bayard School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.8).
- •The Bayard School is the larger school with 571 students compared with 547.
- •Delaware Military Academy is a charter school while The Bayard School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Delaware Military Academy better than The Bayard School?
On the Success Index (US), Delaware Military Academy ranks higher (62.0 vs 18.3 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 Delaware Military Academy and The Bayard School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delaware Military Academy: 547. The Bayard School: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delaware Military Academy and The Bayard School rank in Delaware?
Delaware Military Academy is 4th of 34 and The Bayard School is 113th of 121 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).