Moore (John Bassett) School vs Smyrna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 4–6
638 students
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Moore (John Bassett) School Smyrna, Delaware | Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 40 | #14 of 40 |
| National rank | #7289 of 15,369 | #6835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 638 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 45% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyrna Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 51.6).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 53%).
- •Moore (John Bassett) School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.9).
- •Smyrna Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 638.
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 Moore (John Bassett) School better than Smyrna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyrna Middle School ranks higher (53.8 vs 51.6 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 Moore (John Bassett) School and Smyrna Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore (John Bassett) School: 638. Smyrna Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore (John Bassett) School and Smyrna Middle School rank in Delaware?
Moore (John Bassett) School is 17th of 40 and Smyrna Middle School is 14th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).