Kirk (George V.) Middle School vs Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 171 m 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
Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School
Newark · Public elementary · Grades K–5
413 students
| Measure | Kirk (George V.) Middle School Newark, Delaware | Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School Newark, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 40 | #48 of 121 |
| National rank | #11047 of 15,369 | #15882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 612 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 612 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 10.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 53% |
| city | Newark | Newark |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.4 vs 34.1).
- •Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 27%).
- •Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 36%).
- •Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 12.5).
- •Kirk (George V.) Middle School is the larger school with 612 students compared with 413.
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 Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School ranks higher (63.4 vs 34.1 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 Kirk (George V.) Middle School and Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School?
About 171 m in a straight line, between Newark and Newark in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School: 612. Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kirk (George V.) Middle School and Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Kirk (George V.) Middle School is 25th of 40 and Smith (Jennie E.) Elementary School is 48th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).