Dickinson (John) School vs Forest Oak Elementary 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.
Dickinson (John) School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,027 students
Forest Oak Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
429 students
| Measure | Dickinson (John) School Wilmington, Delaware | Forest Oak Elementary School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 34 | #66 of 121 |
| National rank | #9680 of 16,910 | #21437 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,027 | 429 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 429 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 44% |
| city | Wilmington | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Oak Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.3 vs 45.0).
- •Forest Oak Elementary School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 38%).
- •Forest Oak Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Forest Oak Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.6).
- •Dickinson (John) School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 429.
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 Dickinson (John) School better than Forest Oak Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Oak Elementary School ranks higher (55.3 vs 45.0 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 Dickinson (John) School and Forest Oak Elementary School?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson (John) School: 1,027. Forest Oak Elementary School: 429. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson (John) School and Forest Oak Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Dickinson (John) School is 13th of 34 and Forest Oak Elementary School is 66th of 121 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).