Moore (John Bassett) School vs Sunnyside Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Smyrna Β· Public middle Β· Grades 4β6
638 students
Sunnyside Elementary School
Smyrna Β· Public elementary Β· Grades Kβ4
507 students
| Measure | Moore (John Bassett) School Smyrna, Delaware | Sunnyside Elementary School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 40 | #45 of 121 |
| National rank | #7289 of 15,369 | #15553 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4β6 | Grades Kβ4 |
| Students | 638 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 638 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | β | β |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 60% |
| city | Smyrna | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | β | β |
The verdict
- β’Sunnyside Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 51.6).
- β’Sunnyside Elementary School does better on math proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- β’Sunnyside Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- β’Moore (John Bassett) School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.8).
- β’Moore (John Bassett) School is the larger school with 638 students compared with 507.
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 Sunnyside Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary School ranks higher (63.9 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 Sunnyside Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Smyrna and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Moore (John Bassett) School: 638. Sunnyside Elementary School: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Moore (John Bassett) School and Sunnyside Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Moore (John Bassett) School is 17th of 40 and Sunnyside Elementary School is 45th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).