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Best Schools in Milton, DE
Milton, DE has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 7 elementary) serving 10,632 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 43%, so schools in Milton meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Milton, DE
The top high schools in Milton, 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. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
Best Middle Schools in Milton, DE
The top middle schools in Milton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Beacon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Milton, DE
The top elementary schools in Milton, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Love Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
2. Lewes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
3. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
4. Milton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
5. Georgetown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
6. North Georgetown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 774 Students
7. Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmarva Christian Schools Milton Campus • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 283 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Milton, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Milton, DE has a total population of 13,436 with 19% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 40% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Milton, 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 Milton, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
12.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.57 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.76 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Milton, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Milton, 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 Milton, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Milton, DE
How many schools are in Milton, DE?
Milton, DE has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 7 elementary schools, serving 10,632 students in total.
How do schools in Milton perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Milton score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 43%, so on average schools in Milton meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Milton?
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: 28%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 44%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 38%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 42%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 42%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 29%
- Projected: 32%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 30%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Milton
3 of 3 schools in Milton carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1B: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Milton. 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)
Private schools (1)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.