Best Schools in 19956, DE
19956, DE has 14 public schools (4 high, 4 middle, 6 elementary) serving 10,369 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in 19956 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19956, DE
The top high schools in 19956, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Delmar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
3. Laurel Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
4. Seaford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19956, DE
The top middle schools in 19956, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delmar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
4. Seaford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19956, DE
The top elementary schools in 19956, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Douglass Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 411 Students
2. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
3. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students
4. Epworth Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Epworth Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 205 Students
5. North Laurel Early Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students
6. Blades Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19956, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19956, DE has a total population of 16,284 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19956, DE
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood 19956, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.82 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
13.25 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19956, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19956, DE.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit 19956, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19956, DE
How many schools are in 19956, DE?
19956, DE has 14 public schools: 4 high schools, 4 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 10,369 students in total.
How do schools in 19956 perform on state tests?
On average, 14 schools in 19956 score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in 19956 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19956?
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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- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 31%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 26%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations