Oberle (William) Elementary School vs Southern Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 8.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oberle (William) Elementary School
Bear · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
Southern Elementary School
New Castle · Public elementary · Grades K–5
729 students
| Measure | Oberle (William) Elementary School Bear, Delaware | Southern Elementary School New Castle, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #109 of 121 | #93 of 121 |
| National rank | #43099 of 50,301 | #37003 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 512 | 729 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 729 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 28% |
| city | Bear | New Castle |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.4 vs 22.8).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on math proficiency (28% vs 23%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 24%).
- •Southern Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.1).
- •Southern Elementary School is the larger school with 729 students compared with 512.
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 Oberle (William) Elementary School better than Southern Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Elementary School ranks higher (32.4 vs 22.8 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 Oberle (William) Elementary School and Southern Elementary School?
About 8.3 km in a straight line, between Bear and New Castle in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oberle (William) Elementary School: 512. Southern Elementary School: 729. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oberle (William) Elementary School and Southern Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Oberle (William) Elementary School is 109th of 121 and Southern Elementary School is 93rd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).