Best Schools in Nassau, DE
Nassau, DE has 7 public schools (2 high, 2 middle, 3 elementary) serving 7,499 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 34%, so schools in Nassau exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Nassau, DE
The top high schools in Nassau, 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 Nassau, DE
The top middle schools in Nassau, 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. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Nassau, DE
The top elementary schools in Nassau, 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. Georgetown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
3. North Georgetown Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 774 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Nassau, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Nassau, DE has a total population of 179 with 27% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 52%, and 13% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Nassau, 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 Nassau, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
22.68 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.95 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
19.73 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Nassau, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Nassau, 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 Nassau, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Nassau, DE
How many schools are in Nassau, DE?
Nassau, DE has 7 public schools: 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 7,499 students in total.
How do schools in Nassau perform on state tests?
On average, 7 schools in Nassau score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 34%, so on average schools in Nassau exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Nassau?
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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