For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,732 students in Kent County, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in Kent County, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Caesar Rodney High School and Polytech High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Kent County, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polytech High School, with ≥99% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kent County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Grades: 6-12
| 86 students
Rank: #22.
Caesar Rodney High School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
239 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,242 students
Rank: #33.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,225 students
Rank: #44.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 273 students
Rank: #55.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Grades: 7-12
| 533 students
Rank: #66.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,790 students
Rank: #77.
Dover High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,867 students
Rank: #88.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Forest High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 9-12
| 918 students
Rank: #1010.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 20-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Grades: 7-12
| 122 students
Rank: #1111.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Rd.
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-4800
Grades: PK-12
| 260 students
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2023)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Testing1995 School (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
100 Eagle road
Marydel, DE 85963
(413) 774-1400
Marydel, DE 85963
(413) 774-1400
Grades: PK-5
| 341 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in Kent County, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Caesar Rodney High School and Polytech High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kent County?
11 public high schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Kent County include: Early College School At Del State vs. Caesar Rodney High School, Kent County Secondary Ilc vs. Kent County Community School, Polytech High School vs. Caesar Rodney High School
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