Dickinson (John) School vs McKean (Thomas) High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 3.4 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
McKean (Thomas) High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
920 students
| Measure | Dickinson (John) School Wilmington, Delaware | McKean (Thomas) High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 45 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 34 | #30 of 34 |
| National rank | #9680 of 16,910 | #16099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,027 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 1,027 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 2.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dickinson (John) School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.0 vs 14.7).
- •Dickinson (John) School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 2.5%).
- •Dickinson (John) School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 12%).
- •McKean (Thomas) High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •Dickinson (John) School is the larger school with 1,027 students compared with 920.
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 McKean (Thomas) High School?
On the Success Index (US), Dickinson (John) School ranks higher (45.0 vs 14.7 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 McKean (Thomas) High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dickinson (John) School: 1,027. McKean (Thomas) High School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dickinson (John) School and McKean (Thomas) High School rank in Delaware?
Dickinson (John) School is 13th of 34 and McKean (Thomas) High School is 30th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).