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Best Schools in Dagsboro, DE
Dagsboro, DE has 9 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,356 students. On average they score 34% on state proficiency tests against a projected 42%, so schools in Dagsboro don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Dagsboro, DE
The top high schools in Dagsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Indian River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
2. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Dagsboro, DE
The top middle schools in Dagsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
2. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Dagsboro, DE
The top elementary schools in Dagsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lord Baltimore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
2. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
3. East Millsboro Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
4. Long Neck Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students
5. Lighthouse Christian School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lighthouse Christian School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 171 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Dagsboro, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Dagsboro, DE has a total population of 8,823 with 17% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 92%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Dagsboro, 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 Dagsboro, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.59 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.81 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Dagsboro, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Dagsboro, 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 Dagsboro, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Dagsboro, DE
How many schools are in Dagsboro, DE?
Dagsboro, DE has 9 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,356 students in total.
How do schools in Dagsboro perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Dagsboro score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 42%, so on average schools in Dagsboro don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Dagsboro?
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: 35%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 47%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 46%
- Projected: 56%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 41%
- Projected: 46%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 54%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Dagsboro
1 of 1 schools in Dagsboro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1
All 1 public schools we grade in Dagsboro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.