Best Schools in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE has a total of 63 schools including 13 high schools, 10 middle schools and 31 elementary schools. A total of 36,338 students attend Sussex County, DE schools. On average, schools in Sussex County score 28% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Sussex County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE has 13 high schools with 11,245 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 Sussex County score 32% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Sussex County meet expectations.
1. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
2. Sussex Technical High School
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Sussex Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
3. Indian River High School
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
4. Cape Henlopen High School
SchoolGrade
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1813 Students
5. Delmar High School
SchoolGrade
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Delmar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
6. Milford Senior High School
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Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
7. Woodbridge High School
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Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
8. Seaford Senior High School
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Seaford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
9. Laurel Senior High School
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
10. Indian River Intensive Learning Center
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 12 • 139 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE has 10 middle schools with 7,411 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 Sussex County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Sussex County don't meet expectations.
1. Beacon Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 648 Students
2. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
3. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
4. Delmar Middle School
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Delmar School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
5. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
6. Milford Central Academy
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Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
7. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
8. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
9. Woodbridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
10. Seaford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE has 31 elementary schools with 15,847 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 Sussex County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Sussex County don't meet expectations.
1. Lewes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
2. Love Creek Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 643 Students
3. Lord Baltimore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
4. Rehoboth Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
5. Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
SchoolGrade
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Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students
6. Milton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
7. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
8. Frederick Douglass Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 411 Students
9. Seaford Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
10. Clayton (john M.) Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 481 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sussex County, DE
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sussex County, DE has a total population of 237,378 with 18% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 89%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sussex 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 Sussex County, DE.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
15.40 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.11 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
12.29 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sussex County, DE.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sussex County, 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 Sussex County, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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