Best Schools in Hardscrabble, DE
Hardscrabble, DE has 12 public schools (4 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 10,102 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 25%, so schools in Hardscrabble greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Hardscrabble, DE
The top high schools in Hardscrabble, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Technical High School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
2. Sussex Central High School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
3. Laurel Senior High School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
4. Seaford Senior High School
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Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
Best Middle Schools in Hardscrabble, DE
The top middle schools in Hardscrabble, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Georgetown Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Seaford Middle School
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Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Hardscrabble, DE
The top elementary schools in Hardscrabble, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Frederick Douglass Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 411 Students
2. North Georgetown Elementary School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 774 Students
3. Laurel Elementary School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students
4. North Laurel Early Learning Academy
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students
5. Blades Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 396 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Hardscrabble, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Hardscrabble, DE has a total population of 268 with 22% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Hardscrabble, 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 Hardscrabble, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.48 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.78 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Hardscrabble, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Hardscrabble, 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 Hardscrabble, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Hardscrabble, DE
How many schools are in Hardscrabble, DE?
Hardscrabble, DE has 12 public schools: 4 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 10,102 students in total.
How do schools in Hardscrabble perform on state tests?
On average, 12 schools in Hardscrabble score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 25%, so on average schools in Hardscrabble greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Hardscrabble?
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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