Seaford Middle School vs Sussex Montessori School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Seaford Middle School
Seaford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
800 students
Sussex Montessori School
Seaford · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
383 students
| Measure | Seaford Middle School Seaford, Delaware | Sussex Montessori School Seaford, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 5 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #24 of 40 | #120 of 121 |
| National rank | #10997 of 15,369 | #50196 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 800 | 383 |
| Enrollment | 800 | 383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | – |
| Math proficiency | 27% | – |
| city | Seaford | Seaford |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seaford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.4 vs 5.0).
- •Seaford Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 23.9).
- •Seaford Middle School is the larger school with 800 students compared with 383.
- •Seaford Middle School is a public school while Sussex Montessori School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Seaford Middle School better than Sussex Montessori School?
On the Success Index (US), Seaford Middle School ranks higher (34.4 vs 5.0 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 Seaford Middle School and Sussex Montessori School?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Seaford and Seaford in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Seaford Middle School: 800. Sussex Montessori School: 383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Seaford Middle School and Sussex Montessori School rank in Delaware?
Seaford Middle School is 24th of 40 and Sussex Montessori School is 120th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).