Fred Fifer III Middle School vs Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred Fifer III Middle School
Camden · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Dover · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
487 students
| Measure | Fred Fifer III Middle School Camden, Delaware | Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School Dover, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 40 | #73 of 121 |
| National rank | #8871 of 15,369 | #26911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 839 | 487 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 487 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 45% |
| city | Camden | Dover |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.4 vs 44.3).
- •Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 33%).
- •Fred Fifer III Middle School does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 19.1).
- •Fred Fifer III Middle School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 487.
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 Fred Fifer III Middle School better than Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School ranks higher (47.4 vs 44.3 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 Fred Fifer III Middle School and Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Camden and Dover in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred Fifer III Middle School: 839. Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School: 487. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred Fifer III Middle School and Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Fred Fifer III Middle School is 22nd of 40 and Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School is 73rd of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).