Best Schools in New Castle County, DE
New Castle County, DE has a total of 198 schools including 49 high schools, 27 middle schools and 107 elementary schools. A total of 99,627 students attend New Castle County, DE schools. On average, schools in New Castle County score 26% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in New Castle County underperform expectations.
Best High Schools in New Castle County, DE
New Castle County, DE has 49 high schools with 34,152 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 New Castle County score 34% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in New Castle County don't meet expectations.
1. Charter School Of Wilmington
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Charter School Of Wilmington • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 968 Students
2. Calloway (cab) School Of The Arts
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 930 Students
3. Appoquinimink High School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1484 Students
4. Conrad Schools Of Science
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1169 Students
5. Middletown High School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1355 Students
6. Delaware Military Academy
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Delaware Military Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 584 Students
7. Christiana High School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 1256 Students
8. Concord High School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
9. St. Georges Technical High School
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New Castle County Vocational-technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1153 Students
10. Smyrna High School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
Best Middle Schools in New Castle County, DE
New Castle County, DE has 27 middle schools with 17,026 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 New Castle County score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in New Castle County don't meet expectations.
1. Waters (alfred G.) Middle School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 911 Students
2. Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 821 Students
3. Dupont (h.b.) Middle School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 754 Students
4. Meredith (everett) Middle School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 810 Students
5. Redding (louis L.) Middle School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 618 Students
6. Clayton Intermediate School
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Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
7. Springer Middle School
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Brandywine School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 797 Students
8. Chichester Ms
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Chichester Sd • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 952 Students
9. Pennsville Middle School
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Pennsville School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 440 Students
10. Bedford (gunning) Middle School
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Colonial School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 936 Students
Best Elementary Schools in New Castle County, DE
New Castle County, DE has 107 elementary schools with 39,726 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 New Castle County score 25% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in New Castle County don't meet expectations.
1. North Star Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 610 Students
2. Loss (olive B.) Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 576 Students
3. Cedar Lane Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 600 Students
4. William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 621 Students
5. West Park Place Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 319 Students
6. Linden Hill Elementary School
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Red Clay Consolidated School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 555 Students
7. First State Montessori Academy
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First State Montessori Academy • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 629 Students
8. Lorewood Grove Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 763 Students
9. Marshall (thurgood) Elementary School
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Christina School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
10. Bunker Hill Elementary School
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Appoquinimink School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 655 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in New Castle County, DE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
New Castle County, DE has a total population of 570,719 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 93%, and 39% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in New Castle 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 New Castle County, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
25.37 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.42 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
20.94 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in New Castle County, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for New Castle County, DE.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit New Castle County, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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