Lake Forest High School vs Milford Senior High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest High School
Felton · Public high · Grades 9–12
951 students
Milford Senior High School
Milford · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,271 students
| Measure | Lake Forest High School Felton, Delaware | Milford Senior High School Milford, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #21 of 34 | #22 of 34 |
| National rank | #14763 of 16,910 | #14894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 951 | 1,271 |
| Enrollment | 951 | 1,271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 16% |
| city | Felton | Milford |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (23.0 vs 22.3).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on math proficiency (20% vs 16%).
- •Milford Senior High School does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Lake Forest High School does better on students per teacher (18.6 vs 19.6).
- •Milford Senior High School is the larger school with 1,271 students compared with 951.
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 Lake Forest High School better than Milford Senior 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 Lake Forest High School and Milford Senior High School?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Felton and Milford in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest High School: 951. Milford Senior High School: 1,271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest High School and Milford Senior High School rank in Delaware?
Lake Forest High School is 21st of 34 and Milford Senior High School is 22nd of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).