Best High Schools in Millsboro, DE

High schools
4
Students
5,687
Avg actual
29%
Avg projected
37%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top high schools in Millsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Cape Henlopen High School

A

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students

2. Indian River High School

B+

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students

3. Sussex Central High School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students

4. Laurel Senior High School

D-

SchoolGrade

13%

Actual Test Scores

21%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students

Best Middle Schools in Millsboro, DE

Middle schools
5
Students
3,496
Avg actual
35%
Avg projected
38%
Impact
exceed expectations

The top middle schools in Millsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Beacon Middle School

A+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students

2. Selbyville Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students

3. Georgetown Middle School

B

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students

4. Laurel Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

15%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students

5. Millsboro Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

24%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Millsboro, DE

Elementary schools
8
Students
5,375
Avg actual
36%
Avg projected
39%
Impact
don't meet expectations

The top elementary schools in Millsboro, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.

SchoolActualProjectedImpact

1. Love Creek Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students

2. Rehoboth Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students

3. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students

4. East Millsboro Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students

5. Long Neck Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Meets Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 693 Students

6. Georgetown Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

28%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students

7. Laurel Elementary School

D-

SchoolGrade

19%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students

8. North Laurel Early Learning Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Impact Grade:N/A

Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Millsboro, DE

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

Community Factors

Millsboro, DE has a total population of 28,433 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Millsboro, DE

14,558

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

29%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Millsboro, DE.

Safety

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

Overall Crime Grade

C+

12.39 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

2.50 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

9.89 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Millsboro, DE.

Connectivity

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

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,092 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

61 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Questions About Schools in Millsboro, DE

How many schools are in Millsboro, DE?

Millsboro, DE has 17 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 14,558 students in total.

How do schools in Millsboro perform on state tests?

On average, 17 schools in Millsboro score 34% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Millsboro meet expectations.

How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Millsboro?

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.

Best Schools in Cities Near Millsboro, DE

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Riverdale, DE

  • Actual: 31%
  • Projected: 38%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Dagsboro, DE

  • Actual: 34%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Long Neck, DE

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Phillips Hill, DE

  • Actual: 26%
  • Projected: 33%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Harbeson, DE

  • Actual: 38%
  • Projected: 41%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Cool Spring, DE

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 51%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Mission, DE

  • Actual: 32%
  • Projected: 39%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Frankford, DE

  • Actual: 35%
  • Projected: 42%
  • Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Millville, DE

  • Actual: 44%
  • Projected: 54%
  • Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Georgetown, DE

  • Actual: 30%
  • Projected: 32%
  • Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations

Every school in Millsboro

Average SchoolGrade
C
Meeting or exceeding expectations
33%
Exceeding
0%
Avg actual scores
28.7%
Avg projected
34.7%

3 of 3 schools in Millsboro carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:

C: 3

All 3 public schools we grade in Millsboro. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.

Middle and junior high schools (1)

Elementary and primary schools (2)