duPont (H.B.) Middle School vs North Star Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
duPont (H.B.) Middle School
Hockessin · Public middle · Grades 6–8
764 students
North Star Elementary School
Hockessin · Public elementary · Grades K–5
589 students
| Measure | duPont (H.B.) Middle School Hockessin, Delaware | North Star Elementary School Hockessin, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #11 of 40 | #8 of 121 |
| National rank | #6248 of 15,369 | #1943 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 764 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 81% |
| city | Hockessin | Hockessin |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Star Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.2 vs 56.4).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on math proficiency (81% vs 47%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 57%).
- •North Star Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.6).
- •duPont (H.B.) Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 589.
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 duPont (H.B.) Middle School better than North Star Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), North Star Elementary School ranks higher (86.2 vs 56.4 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 duPont (H.B.) Middle School and North Star Elementary School?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Hockessin and Hockessin in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
duPont (H.B.) Middle School: 764. North Star Elementary School: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do duPont (H.B.) Middle School and North Star Elementary School rank in Delaware?
duPont (H.B.) Middle School is 11th of 40 and North Star Elementary School is 8th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).