Linden Hill Elementary School vs McKean (Thomas) High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linden Hill Elementary School
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
532 students
McKean (Thomas) High School
Wilmington · Public high · Grades 9–12
920 students
| Measure | Linden Hill Elementary School Wilmington, Delaware | McKean (Thomas) High School Wilmington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 121 | #30 of 34 |
| National rank | #6821 of 50,301 | #16099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 532 | 920 |
| Enrollment | 532 | 920 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 2.5% |
| city | Wilmington | Wilmington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linden Hill Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 14.7).
- •Linden Hill Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 2.5%).
- •Linden Hill Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 12%).
- •McKean (Thomas) High School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.6).
- •McKean (Thomas) High School is the larger school with 920 students compared with 532.
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 Linden Hill Elementary School better than McKean (Thomas) High School?
On the Success Index (US), Linden Hill Elementary School ranks higher (76.8 vs 14.7 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 Linden Hill Elementary School and McKean (Thomas) High School?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Wilmington and Wilmington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linden Hill Elementary School: 532. McKean (Thomas) High School: 920. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linden Hill Elementary School and McKean (Thomas) High School rank in Delaware?
Linden Hill Elementary School is 17th of 121 and McKean (Thomas) High School is 30th of 34 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).