Best Schools in Houston, DE
Houston, DE has 13 public schools (3 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 9,080 students. On average they score 26% on state proficiency tests against a projected 32%, so schools in Houston meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Houston, DE
The top high schools in Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Forest High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
2. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
3. Milford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Houston, DE
The top middle schools in Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Chipman (w.t.) Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
2. Woodbridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
3. Milford Central Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Houston, DE
The top elementary schools in Houston, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Lake Forest Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 570 Students
2. Lake Forest South Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 379 Students
3. Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 581 Students
4. Banneker (benjamin) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 484 Students
5. Mispillion Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 561 Students
6. Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 2 • 592 Students
7. Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Houston, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Houston, DE has a total population of 2,149 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 84%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Houston, 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 Houston, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
8.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.53 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
6.58 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Houston, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Houston, 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 Houston, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Houston, DE
How many schools are in Houston, DE?
Houston, DE has 13 public schools: 3 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 9,080 students in total.
How do schools in Houston perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Houston score 26% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 32%, so on average schools in Houston meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Houston?
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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- Projected: 35%
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- Projected: 33%
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