Best Schools in 19977, DE
19977, DE has 19 public schools (2 high, 5 middle, 11 elementary) serving 13,338 students. On average they score 36% on state proficiency tests against a projected 36%, so schools in 19977 exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in 19977, DE
The top high schools in 19977, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Smyrna High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
2. Dover High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
Best Middle Schools in 19977, DE
The top middle schools in 19977, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Clayton Intermediate School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
2. Cantwells Bridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 805 Students
3. Moore (john Bassett) School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 724 Students
4. Smyrna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1027 Students
5. William Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in 19977, DE
The top elementary schools in 19977, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Townsend Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 432 Students
2. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
3. Old State Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
4. Clayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
5. Smyrna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 474 Students
6. North Smyrna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 505 Students
7. Bunker Hill Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 655 Students
8. Towne Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
9. East Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 330 Students
10. Spring Meadow Early Childhood Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades KG • 210 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in 19977, DE
Zip-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
19977, DE has a total population of 27,555 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 25% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in 19977, 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 19977, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
14.85 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.88 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
10.97 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in 19977, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for 19977, 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 19977, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in 19977, DE
How many schools are in 19977, DE?
19977, DE has 19 public schools: 2 high schools, 5 middle schools and 11 elementary schools, serving 13,338 students in total.
How do schools in 19977 perform on state tests?
On average, 19 schools in 19977 score 36% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 36%, so on average schools in 19977 exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in 19977?
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: 36%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
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- Projected: 35%
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