Kirk (George V.) Middle School vs McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kirk (George V.) Middle School
Newark · Public middle · Grades 6–8
612 students
McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School
New Castle · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
| Measure | Kirk (George V.) Middle School Newark, Delaware | McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 40 | #36 of 40 |
| National rank | #11047 of 15,369 | #14763 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 612 | 615 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 615 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 14% |
| city | Newark | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.1 vs 13.5).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 14%).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 28%).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.6).
- •McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 612.
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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School better than McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Kirk (George V.) Middle School ranks higher (34.1 vs 13.5 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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Newark and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School: 612. McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School: 615. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk (George V.) Middle School and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School rank in Delaware?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School is 25th of 40 and McCullough (Calvin R. ) Middle School is 36th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).