For the 2024-25 school year, there are 15 public middle schools serving 7,599 students in Kent County, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in Kent County, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Providence Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average). Middle schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Kent County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 82 students
Rank: #33.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 730 students
Rank: #44.
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 679 students
Rank: #55.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 276 students
Rank: #66.
Campus Community School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Grades: K-8
| 402 students
Rank: #77.
Early College School At Del State
Magnet School
Charter School
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
| 519 students
Rank: #88.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| 629 students
Rank: #99.
Magnolia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
133 Thomas More Dr
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 387-1780
Magnolia, DE 19962
(302) 387-1780
Grades: 6-8
| 518 students
Rank: #1010.
Smyrna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Grades: 7-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #1111.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8
| 965 students
Rank: #1212.
Academy Of Dover Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
104 Saulsbury Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 674-0684
Grades: K-8
| 411 students
Rank: #1313.
Central Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 860 students
Rank: #1414.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Magnet School
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
| 115 students
Rank: #1515.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
Magnet School
Magnet 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
| 261 students
Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
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
Magnet School
Charter School
Magnet School
Charter 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 middle schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Kent County, DE include Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Providence Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Kent County?
15 public middle schools are located in Kent County.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County?
Kent County public middle schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Kent County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Kent County include: F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School vs. Fred Fifer Iii Middle School, Fred Fifer Iii Middle School vs. F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc vs. Kent County Community School
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