Selbyville Middle School vs Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 540 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Selbyville Middle School
Selbyville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
770 students
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
Selbyville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
297 students
| Measure | Selbyville Middle School Selbyville, Delaware | Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School Selbyville, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #5 of 40 | #34 of 121 |
| National rank | #3698 of 15,369 | #12305 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 770 | 297 |
| Enrollment | 770 | 297 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 57% |
| city | Selbyville | Selbyville |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (68.4 vs 68.6).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Selbyville Middle School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.5).
- •Selbyville Middle School is the larger school with 770 students compared with 297.
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 Selbyville Middle School better than Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Selbyville Middle School and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School?
About 540 m in a straight line, between Selbyville and Selbyville in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Selbyville Middle School: 770. Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School: 297. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Selbyville Middle School and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Selbyville Middle School is 5th of 40 and Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School is 34th of 121 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).