Dover Air Force Base Middle School vs F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Dover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
98 students
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
| Measure | Dover Air Force Base Middle School Dover, Delaware | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Camden, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 40 | #10 of 40 |
| National rank | #665 of 15,369 | #6106 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 98 | 647 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 647 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 45% |
| city | Dover | Camden |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 57.1).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 63%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 18.0).
- •F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 98.
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 Dover Air Force Base Middle School better than F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 57.1 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 Dover Air Force Base Middle School and F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dover and Camden in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School: 98. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School: 647. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Air Force Base Middle School and F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School rank in Delaware?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 2nd of 40 and F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 10th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).