F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School vs Major George S. Welch Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
647 students
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades K–5
261 students
| Measure | F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Camden, Delaware | Major George S. Welch Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 90 Top 5% |
| State rank | #10 of 40 | #3 of 121 |
| National rank | #6106 of 15,369 | #851 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 647 | 261 |
| Enrollment | 647 | 261 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 72% |
| city | Camden | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.7 vs 57.1).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 45%).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 63%).
- •Major George S. Welch Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 18.0).
- •F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is the larger school with 647 students compared with 261.
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 F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School better than Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Major George S. Welch Elementary School ranks higher (89.7 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 F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Camden and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School: 647. Major George S. Welch Elementary School: 261. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School and Major George S. Welch Elementary School rank in Delaware?
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School is 10th of 40 and Major George S. Welch Elementary School is 3rd of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).