Best Schools in Cheswold, DE
Cheswold, DE has 10 public schools (2 high, 4 middle, 4 elementary) serving 8,179 students. On average they score 30% on state proficiency tests against a projected 29%, so schools in Cheswold greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Cheswold, DE
The top high schools in Cheswold, 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 Cheswold, DE
The top middle schools in Cheswold, 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. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
3. Smyrna Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1027 Students
4. William Henry Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades 5 • 857 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Cheswold, DE
The top elementary schools in Cheswold, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sunnyside Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
2. Booker T. Washington Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
3. North Dover Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 315 Students
4. Towne Point Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Cheswold, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Cheswold, DE has a total population of 2,297 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 19% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Cheswold, 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 Cheswold, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.34 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.67 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Cheswold, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Cheswold, 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 Cheswold, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Cheswold, DE
How many schools are in Cheswold, DE?
Cheswold, DE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 4 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 8,179 students in total.
How do schools in Cheswold perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Cheswold score 30% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 29%, so on average schools in Cheswold greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Cheswold?
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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