duPont (H.B.) Middle School vs Shue-Medill Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 12 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
Shue-Medill Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
763 students
| Measure | duPont (H.B.) Middle School Hockessin, Delaware | Shue-Medill Middle School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #11 of 40 | #28 of 40 |
| National rank | #6248 of 15,369 | #11737 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 764 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 22% |
| city | Hockessin | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •duPont (H.B.) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 31.0).
- •duPont (H.B.) Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 22%).
- •duPont (H.B.) Middle School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 34%).
- •Shue-Medill Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 16.6).
- •duPont (H.B.) Middle School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 763.
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 Shue-Medill Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), duPont (H.B.) Middle School ranks higher (56.4 vs 31.0 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 duPont (H.B.) Middle School and Shue-Medill Middle School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Hockessin and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
duPont (H.B.) Middle School: 764. Shue-Medill Middle School: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do duPont (H.B.) Middle School and Shue-Medill Middle School rank in Delaware?
duPont (H.B.) Middle School is 11th of 40 and Shue-Medill Middle School is 28th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).