Indian River High School vs Southern Delaware School of the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 9.0 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
Southern Delaware School of the Arts
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–8
404 students
| Measure | Indian River High School Dagsboro, Delaware | Southern Delaware School of the Arts Selbyville, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 89 Top 5% |
| State rank | #7 of 34 | #4 of 121 |
| National rank | #8359 of 16,910 | #1160 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 1,073 | 404 |
| Enrollment | 1,073 | 404 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 73% |
| city | Dagsboro | Selbyville |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Delaware School of the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.5 vs 50.1).
- •Southern Delaware School of the Arts does better on math proficiency (73% vs 35%).
- •Southern Delaware School of the Arts does better on reading proficiency (84% vs 54%).
- •Southern Delaware School of the Arts does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.2).
- •Indian River High School is the larger school with 1,073 students compared with 404.
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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Delaware School of the Arts ranks higher (88.5 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 Southern Delaware School of the Arts?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Dagsboro and Selbyville in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River High School: 1,073. Southern Delaware School of the Arts: 404. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River High School and Southern Delaware School of the Arts rank in Delaware?
Indian River High School is 7th of 34 and Southern Delaware School of the Arts is 4th of 121 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).