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Best Schools in Delmar, DE
Delmar, DE has 9 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,650 students. On average they score 23% on state proficiency tests against a projected 31%, so schools in Delmar meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Delmar, DE
The top high schools in Delmar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Delmar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
3. Laurel Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
Best Middle Schools in Delmar, DE
The top middle schools in Delmar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Delmar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Delmar, DE
The top elementary schools in Delmar, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
2. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students
3. 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 Delmar, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Delmar, DE has a total population of 6,810 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 20% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Delmar, 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 Delmar, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.52 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.98 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Delmar, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Delmar, 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 Delmar, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Delmar, DE
How many schools are in Delmar, DE?
Delmar, DE has 9 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,650 students in total.
How do schools in Delmar perform on state tests?
On average, 9 schools in Delmar score 23% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 31%, so on average schools in Delmar meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Delmar?
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: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 23%
- Projected: 28%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 31%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 34%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 19%
- Projected: 24%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Delmar
2 of 2 schools in Delmar carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1
All 2 public schools we grade in Delmar. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.