Best High Schools in 19947, DE

High schools
6
Students
8,049
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
35%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in 19947, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cape Henlopen High School

A

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students

2. Sussex Technical High School

B-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Sussex Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students

3. Sussex Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students

4. Milford Senior High School

D+

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students

5. Laurel Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students

6. Seaford Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seaford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students

Best Middle Schools in 19947, DE

Middle schools
7
Students
5,337
Avg actual
34%
Avg projected
34%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in 19947, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Beacon Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

2. Mariner Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students

3. Georgetown Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students

4. Laurel Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students

5. Millsboro Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

6. Seaford Middle School

C-

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Seaford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students

7. Milford Central Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students

Best Elementary Schools in 19947, DE

Elementary schools
12
Students
7,380
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
33%
Impact
meet expectations

The top elementary schools in 19947, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Love Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students

2. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students

3. Frederick Douglass Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 411 Students

4. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 668 Students

5. East Millsboro Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students

6. Georgetown Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students

7. North Georgetown Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 774 Students

8. Laurel Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students

9. Mispillion Elementary

D-

SchoolGrade

18%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 561 Students

10. North Laurel Early Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in 19947, DE

Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

19947, DE has a total population of 20,902 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 75%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in 19947, DE

22,309

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

75%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

20%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19947, DE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.61 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

5.02 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C

15.59 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19947, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19947, DE.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,125 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

46 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit 19947, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Questions About Schools in 19947, DE

How many schools are in 19947, DE?

19947, DE has 28 public schools: 6 high schools, 7 middle schools and 12 elementary schools, serving 22,309 students in total.

How do schools in 19947 perform on state tests?

On average, 28 schools in 19947 score 31% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in 19947 meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19947?

Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.

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  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19968, DE

  • Actual: 40%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19966, DE

  • Actual: 33%
  • Projected: 37%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19958, DE

  • Actual: 42%
  • Projected: 47%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19933, DE

  • Actual: 27%
  • Projected: 25%
  • Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
19939, DE

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 43%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
19973, DE

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 26%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
19956, DE

  • Actual: 24%
  • Projected: 29%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
19971, DE

  • Actual: 49%
  • Projected: 57%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
19931, DE

  • Actual: 19%
  • Projected: 24%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations