Indian River High School vs Mount Pleasant High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 139 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River High School
Dagsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students
Mount Pleasant High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,084 students
| Measure | Indian River High School Dagsboro, Delaware | Mount Pleasant High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 34 | #8 of 34 |
| National rank | #8359 of 16,910 | #8435 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,073 | 1,084 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 1,084 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 35% |
| city | Dagsboro | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (50.1 vs 49.8).
- •Mount Pleasant High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 54%).
- •Indian River High School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.3).
- •Mount Pleasant High School is the larger school with 1,084 students compared with 1,073.
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 Indian River High School better than Mount Pleasant High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Indian River High School and Mount Pleasant High School?
About 139 km in a straight line, between Dagsboro and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High School: 1,073. Mount Pleasant High School: 1,084. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High School and Mount Pleasant High School rank in Delaware?
Indian River High School is 7th of 34 and Mount Pleasant High School is 8th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).