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Best Schools in Milford, DE
Milford, DE has 11 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 6 elementary) serving 8,095 students. On average they score 32% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Milford don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Milford, DE
The top high schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Cape Henlopen High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
2. Milford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
Best Middle Schools in Milford, DE
The top middle schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
2. Milford Central Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Milford, DE
The top elementary schools in Milford, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
2. Milton Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
3. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 668 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
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 561 Students
6. Morris (evelyn I.) Early Childhood
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 410 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Milford, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Milford, DE has a total population of 19,496 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 26% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Milford, 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 Milford, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.64 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
14.55 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milford, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Milford, 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 Milford, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Milford, DE
How many schools are in Milford, DE?
Milford, DE has 11 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 8,095 students in total.
How do schools in Milford perform on state tests?
On average, 11 schools in Milford score 32% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Milford don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Milford?
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: 33%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 26%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 24%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 27%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 21%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Milford
5 of 5 schools in Milford carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1D: 4
All 5 public schools we grade in Milford. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (3)
Other schools and academies (1)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.