Indian River High School vs Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 9.1 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
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Indian River High School Dagsboro, Delaware | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School Selbyville, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 34 | #34 of 121 |
| National rank | #8359 of 16,910 | #12305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,073 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 57% |
| city | Dagsboro | Selbyville |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 50.1).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 35%).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 54%).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Indian River High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 297.
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 Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School ranks higher (68.6 vs 50.1 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 Indian River High School and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Dagsboro and Selbyville in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High School: 1,073. Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High School and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Indian River High School is 7th of 34 and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is 34th of 121 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).