Best High Schools in Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Highlands, Wilmington, DE has 2 high schools with 1,130 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 Highlands score 22% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 28% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Highlands don't meet expectations.

1. Dupont (alexis I.) High School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 680 Students

2. Freire Charter School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Freire Charter School Wilmington • Charter • Grades 8 - 12 • 450 Students

Best Middle Schools in Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Highlands, Wilmington, DE has 2 middle schools with 967 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 Highlands score 12% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 18% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Highlands don't meet expectations.

1. Skyline Middle School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 475 Students

2. Dupont (alexis I.) Middle School

F

SchoolGrade

11%

Actual Test Scores

16%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 492 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Highlands, Wilmington, DE has 4 elementary schools with 1,301 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 Highlands score 9% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 22% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Highlands underperform expectations.

1. Johnson (joseph E. Jr) Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

18%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 284 Students

2. Lewis (william C.) Dual Language Elementary School

F

SchoolGrade

5%

Actual Test Scores

17%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 371 Students

3. St Ann School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

St Ann School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 229 Students

4. Shortlidge (evan G.) Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

11%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 2 • 417 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Highlands, Wilmington, DE

Neighborhood-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Highlands, Wilmington, DE has a total population of 3,581 with 14% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 99%, and 73% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Highlands, Wilmington, DE

3,416

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

99%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

73%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Highlands, Wilmington, DE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

21.21 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B

3.58 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

17.63 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Highlands, Wilmington, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Highlands, Wilmington, DE.

ISP Report Card

C-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,719 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

71 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Highlands, Wilmington, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Highlands, Wilmington, DE

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The Flats, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cool Springs, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 19%
  • Projected Test Scores: 25%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hilltop, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Baynard Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Brandywine Village, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 21%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Hedgeville, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 13%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
9th Ward, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 29%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Browntown, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 21%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Downtown, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Northwest Wilmington, Wilmington, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations