Delmar High School vs duPont (Alexis I.) High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 147 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Delmar High School
Delmar · Public high · Grades 9–12
713 students
duPont (Alexis I.) High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
550 students
| Measure | Delmar High School Delmar, Delaware | duPont (Alexis I.) High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #15 of 34 | #19 of 34 |
| National rank | #11664 of 16,910 | #14465 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 713 | 550 |
| Enrollment | 713 | 550 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 20.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Delmar | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Delmar High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.2 vs 24.6).
- •Delmar High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Delmar High School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •duPont (Alexis I.) High School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 20.4).
- •Delmar High School is the larger school with 713 students compared with 550.
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 Delmar High School better than duPont (Alexis I.) High School?
On the Success Index (US), Delmar High School ranks higher (37.2 vs 24.6 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 Delmar High School and duPont (Alexis I.) High School?
About 147 km in a straight line, between Delmar and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Delmar High School: 713. duPont (Alexis I.) High School: 550. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Delmar High School and duPont (Alexis I.) High School rank in Delaware?
Delmar High School is 15th of 34 and duPont (Alexis I.) High School is 19th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).