Best Schools in Shortly, DE
Shortly, DE has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 8,722 students. On average they score 24% on state proficiency tests against a projected 27%, so schools in Shortly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Shortly, DE
The top high schools in Shortly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Laurel Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
Best Middle Schools in Shortly, DE
The top middle schools in Shortly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
2. Laurel Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
3. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Shortly, DE
The top elementary schools in Shortly, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. East Millsboro Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 815 Students
2. Georgetown Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 840 Students
3. North Georgetown Elementary School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 774 Students
4. Laurel Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 1 - 6 • 1124 Students
5. North Laurel Early Learning Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades Pre K - KG • 254 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Shortly, DE
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Shortly, DE has a total population of 443 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 88%, and 29% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Shortly, 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 Shortly, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
6.56 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.54 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.02 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Shortly, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Shortly, 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 Shortly, DE Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Shortly, DE
How many schools are in Shortly, DE?
Shortly, DE has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 8,722 students in total.
How do schools in Shortly perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Shortly score 24% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 27%, so on average schools in Shortly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Shortly?
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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