For the 2025 school year, there are 55 public schools serving 34,793 students in Sussex County, DE (there are 13 private schools, serving 1,716 private students). 95% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, DE are Sussex Academy, Lord Baltimore Elementary School and Beacon Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 61% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Sussex County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Grades: K-12
| 1,158 students
Rank: #22.
Lord Baltimore Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
120 Atlantic Avenue
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-2700
Ocean View, DE 19970
(302) 537-2700
Grades: K-5
| 566 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Lewes Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
820 Savannah Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7748
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #3 - 53. - 5.
Rehoboth Elementary School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 62%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
500 Stockley Street
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-2571
Rehoboth Beach, DE 19971
(302) 227-2571
Grades: K-5
| 528 students
Rank: #66.
Love Creek Elementary School
(Math: 60% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19488 John J. Williams Hwy
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 703-3456
Grades: K-5
| 681 students
Rank: #77.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Grades: K-8
| 419 students
Rank: #88.
Milton Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
512 Federal Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-2516
Grades: K-5
| 565 students
Rank: #99.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 448 students
Rank: #1010.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
402 Mulberry Street
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 684-8522
Grades: K-5
| 497 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Delmar High School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: 9-12
| 714 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
East Millsboro Elementary School
(Math: 40% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3222
Grades: K-5
| 875 students
Rank: #1313.
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
41 Bethany Road
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1040
Grades: K-5
| 301 students
Rank: #1414.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: 3-5
| 426 students
Rank: #1515.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Grades: 9-12
| 1,918 students
Rank: #1616.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Grades: 6-8
| 682 students
Rank: #1717.
Indian River High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
29772 Armory Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-1500
Grades: 9-12
| 1,092 students
Rank: #1818.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Grades: 6-8
| 749 students
Rank: #1919.
Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1640
Grades: 1-5
| 689 students
Rank: #2020.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
48 Church Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-3469
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-3469
Grades: 3-5
| 607 students
Rank: #2121.
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
252 Clayton Ave
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 732-3808
Grades: K-5
| 482 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Grades: 6-8
| 886 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,323 students
Rank: #2424.
Long Neck Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26064 School Lane
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 945-6200
Grades: K-5
| 656 students
Rank: #2525.
Delmar Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Grades: 5-8
| 737 students
Rank: #2626.
Blades Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Grades: K-2
| 405 students
Rank: #2727.
North Laurel Early Learning Academy
(Math: 45% | Reading: 45% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
300 Wilson Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6130
Grades: PK-K
| 234 students
Rank: #2828.
Georgetown Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1940
Grades: K-5
| 817 students
Rank: #2929.
Millsboro Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Grades: 6-8
| 756 students
Rank: #3030.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 437 students
Rank: #3131.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Grades: PK-2
| 599 students
Rank: #3232.
Mispillion Elementary School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
311 Lovers Lane
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-5800
Grades: 1-5
| 572 students
Rank: #3333.
Milford Senior High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1019 North Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1610
Grades: 9-12
| 1,315 students
Rank: #3434.
Laurel Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 31%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
801 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 1-6
| 1,134 students
Rank: #3535.
Woodbridge Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Grades: 6-8
| 615 students
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Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Grades: PK-1
| 405 students
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Grades: K
| 276 students
124184 Godwin School Rd
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3216
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Grades: 5-6
| 306 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Milford Ilc (Closed 2023)
Special Education School
906 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1600
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
612 Lakeview Ave
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 422-1620
Grades: 5-8
| 651 students
909 North Church St
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 424-8134
Grades: 1-12
| n/a students
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Grades: 8-12
| 497 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Sussex County, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, DE include Sussex Academy, Lord Baltimore Elementary School and Beacon Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Sussex County?
55 public schools are located in Sussex County.
What percentage of students in Sussex County go to public school?
95% of all K-12 students in Sussex County are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 87%).
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public schools average of 61% (majority Black).
Which public schools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Sussex County include: Mariner Middle School vs. Beacon Middle School, Indian River Intensive Learning Center vs. Sussex Consortium, H. O. Brittingham Elementary School vs. Milton Elementary School
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