Dover Air Force Base Middle School vs Laurel Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 64 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
Laurel Middle School
Laurel · Public middle · Grades 7–8
373 students
| Measure | Dover Air Force Base Middle School Dover, Delaware | Laurel Middle School Laurel, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2 of 40 | #13 of 40 |
| National rank | #665 of 15,369 | #6676 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 98 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 98 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 6.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Dover | Laurel |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.7 vs 54.4).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 55%).
- •Dover Air Force Base Middle School does better on students per teacher (6.5 vs 14.9).
- •Laurel Middle School is the larger school with 373 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 Laurel Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Dover Air Force Base Middle School ranks higher (85.7 vs 54.4 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 Laurel Middle School?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Dover and Laurel in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School: 98. Laurel Middle School: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dover Air Force Base Middle School and Laurel Middle School rank in Delaware?
Dover Air Force Base Middle School is 2nd of 40 and Laurel Middle School is 13th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).