Best Schools in Delaware
Delaware has a total of 327 schools including 73 high schools, 46 middle schools and 180 elementary schools. A total of 161,931 students attend Delaware schools. On average, schools in Delaware score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Delaware underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Delaware
Delaware has 73 high schools with 53,052 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Delaware score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Delaware don't meet expectations.
1. Charter School Of Wilmington
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Charter School Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students
2. Calloway (cab) School Of The Arts
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 930 Students
3. Caesar Rodney High School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
4. Appoquinimink High School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
5. Conrad Schools Of Science
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1169 Students
6. Middletown High School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
7. Sussex Central High School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
8. Sussex Technical High School
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Sussex Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
9. Delaware Military Academy
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Delaware Military Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
10. Indian River High School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delaware
Delaware has 46 middle schools with 30,179 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Delaware score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Delaware don't meet expectations.
1. Dover Air Force Base Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 125 Students
2. Beacon Middle School
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
3. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
4. Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
5. Dupont (h.b.) Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
6. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
7. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
8. Mariner Middle School
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
9. Meredith (everett) Middle School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
10. Selbyville Middle School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delaware
Delaware has 180 elementary schools with 67,605 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Delaware score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Delaware don't meet expectations.
1. North Star Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
2. Loss (olive B.) Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 576 Students
3. Lewes Elementary School
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
4. Cedar Lane Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 600 Students
5. Love Creek Elementary School
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
6. William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
7. Lord Baltimore Elementary School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
8. Lake Forest East Elementary School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
9. Rehoboth Elementary School
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
10. West Park Place Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Delaware
State-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delaware has a total population of 989,948 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 35% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delaware
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 Delaware.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
23.59 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.06 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.54 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delaware.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delaware.
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 Delaware Internet Health Assessment.
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- Projected Test Scores: 35%
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- Projected Test Scores: 36%
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- Projected Test Scores: 33%
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