Best Schools in Sussex County, DE
Sussex County, DE has 55 public schools (10 high, 10 middle, 29 elementary) serving 35,116 students. On average they score 33% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Sussex County meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sussex County, DE
The top high schools in Sussex County, 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. Indian River High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1088 Students
3. Sussex Technical High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex Technical School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1292 Students
4. Sussex Central High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2039 Students
5. Delmar High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 670 Students
6. Woodbridge High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 723 Students
7. Milford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1279 Students
8. Laurel Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 747 Students
9. Seaford Senior High School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 879 Students
10. Indian River Intensive Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 12 • 139 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sussex County, DE
The top middle schools in Sussex County, 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. Selbyville Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 719 Students
3. Mariner Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 664 Students
4. Georgetown Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 885 Students
5. Delmar Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Delmar School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 757 Students
6. Laurel Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Laurel School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 473 Students
7. Millsboro Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 771 Students
8. Woodbridge Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Woodbridge School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 598 Students
9. Seaford Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 828 Students
10. Milford Central Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1068 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sussex County, DE
The top elementary schools in Sussex County, 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. Lord Baltimore Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 579 Students
3. Rehoboth Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 525 Students
4. Lewes Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 582 Students
5. Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
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Projected Test Scores
Indian River School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 456 Students
6. H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 484 Students
7. Milton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Cape Henlopen School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 556 Students
8. Seaford Central Elementary School
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 452 Students
9. Frederick Douglass Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Seaford School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 411 Students
10. Ross (lulu M.) Elementary School
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Projected Test Scores
Milford School District • Public • Grades 1 - 5 • 668 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.
Questions About Schools in Sussex County, DE
How many schools are in Sussex County, DE?
Sussex County, DE has 55 public schools: 10 high schools, 10 middle schools and 29 elementary schools, serving 35,116 students in total.
How do schools in Sussex County perform on state tests?
On average, 55 schools in Sussex County score 33% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Sussex County meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sussex County?
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: 31%
- Projected: 34%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 50%
- Projected: 37%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 33%
- Projected: 35%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 32%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 33%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 36%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 28%
- Projected: 29%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 40%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sussex County
16 places in Sussex County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (16)
- Georgetown (7)
- Seaford (6)
- Lewes (5)
- Laurel (4)
- Millsboro (3)
- Milton (3)
- Selbyville (3)
- Bridgeville (2)
- Delmar (2)
- Greenwood (2)
- Blades (1)
- Dagsboro (1)
- Frankford (1)
- Lincoln (1)
- Ocean View (1)
- Rehoboth Beach (1)
School districts (6)
- Indian River School District (15 schools)
- Cape Henlopen School District (9 schools)
- Milford School District (6 schools)
- Seaford School District (6 schools)
- Laurel School District (4 schools)
- Woodbridge School District (4 schools)