Best Schools in Kent County, DE
Kent County, DE has a total of 77 schools including 14 high schools, 13 middle schools and 46 elementary schools. A total of 34,804 students attend Kent County, DE schools. On average, schools in Kent County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Kent County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in Kent County, DE
Kent County, DE has 14 high schools with 11,464 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 Kent County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Kent County meet expectations.
1. Caesar Rodney High School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2257 Students
2. Polytech High School
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Polytech School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1203 Students
3. Lake Forest High School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 870 Students
4. Smyrna High School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
5. Early College School At Del State
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Early College High School At Del State • Charter • Grades 7 - 12 • 519 Students
6. Dover High School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1771 Students
7. First State Military Academy
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First State Military Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students
8. Milford Senior High School
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Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
9. Kent County Secondary Ilc
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 82 Students
10. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
Best Middle Schools in Kent County, DE
Kent County, DE has 13 middle schools with 8,649 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 Kent County score 26% 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 Kent County 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. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 629 Students
3. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 679 Students
4. Chipman (w.t.) Middle School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 965 Students
5. Clayton Intermediate School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
6. Milford Central Academy
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Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
7. Smyrna Middle School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 1027 Students
8. Woodbridge Middle School
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Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
9. Moore (john Bassett) School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 724 Students
10. Central Middle School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 860 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Kent County, DE
Kent County, DE has 46 elementary schools with 14,154 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 Kent County score 24% 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 Kent County underperform expectations.
1. Lake Forest East Elementary School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 322 Students
2. Lake Forest North Elementary School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades KG - 3 • 452 Students
3. Allen Frear Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 672 Students
4. Major George S. Welch Elementary School
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Caesar Rodney School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
5. Sunnyside Elementary School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
6. Booker T. Washington Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
7. Morris Goodwin School
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Greenwich Township School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 82 Students
8. Clayton Elementary School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
9. Lake Forest Central Elementary School
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Lake Forest School District • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 570 Students
10. Hartly Elementary School
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Capital School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 246 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Kent County, DE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Kent County, DE has a total population of 181,851 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 27% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Kent County, 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 Kent County, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.12 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.19 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.93 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Kent County, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Kent County, 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 Kent County, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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