Best Schools in 19966, DE
19966, DE has 16 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 7 elementary) serving 14,033 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in 19966 meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19966, DE
The top high schools in 19966, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Henlopen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
2. Indian River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
3. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
4. Laurel Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19966, DE
The top middle schools in 19966, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beacon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
3. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
4. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
5. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19966, DE
The top elementary schools in 19966, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Love Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
2. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
3. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
4. Long Neck Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
5. Georgetown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
6. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students
7. North Laurel Early Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19966, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19966, DE has a total population of 32,565 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 28% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19966, 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 19966, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.13 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19966, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19966, 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 19966, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19966, DE
How many schools are in 19966, DE?
19966, DE has 16 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 14,033 students in total.
How do schools in 19966 perform on state tests?
On average, 16 schools in 19966 score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in 19966 meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19966?
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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