Top Rankings
Brandywine School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 17 public schools serving 10,349 students in Brandywine School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Brandywine School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
17 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
10,349 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
745 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Brandywine School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has increased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#14 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
21%
Graduation Rate
91%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)21.6%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
10%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
38%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
40%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,926 is higher than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $22,710 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$237 MM
$3,141 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$235 MM
$3,273 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$22,926
$22,095
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$22,710
$23,020
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Brandywine School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Claymont Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3401 Green Street
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3880
Gr: K-5 | 937 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #22.
Lancashire Elementary School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2000 Naamans Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3990
Gr: K-5 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #33.
Concord High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2501 Ebright Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3951
Gr: 9-12 | 994 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Hanby Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-2220
Gr: K-5 | 520 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #55.
Brandywine High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1400 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1600
Gr: 9-12 | 897 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #66.
Lombardy Elementary School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
412 Foulk Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7190
Gr: K-5 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Carrcroft Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
503 Crest Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 762-7165
Gr: K-5 | 475 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #88.
Forwood Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1900 Westminster Drive
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3956
Gr: K-5 | 384 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #99.
Mount Pleasant Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duncan Road
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7120
Gr: K-12 | 674 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #1010.
Mount Pleasant High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
5201 Washington Street Extensi
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Wilmington, DE 19809
(302) 762-7125
Gr: 9-12 | 1,084 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 68%
Rank: #1111.
Dupont (Pierre S.) Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
701 West 34th Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7146
Gr: 6-8 | 730 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Springer Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2220 Shipley Road
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Wilmington, DE 19803
(302) 479-1621
Gr: 6-8 | 776 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Talley Middle School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1110 Cypress Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 475-3976
Gr: 6-12 | 900 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Harlan (David W. ) Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 9%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
3601 Jefferson Street
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Wilmington, DE 19802
(302) 762-7156
Gr: K-5 | 322 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1515.
Maple Lane Elementary School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
100 Maple Lane
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Claymont, DE 19703
(302) 792-3906
Gr: K-5 | 363 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: n/an/a
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-school
Special Education School
2523 Berwyn Road
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Wilmington, DE 19810
(302) 479-1617
Gr: PK | 317 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District manages 17 public schools serving 10,349 students.
What is the rank of Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District is ranked #13 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Brandywine School District?
40% of Brandywine School District students are White, 38% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Brandywine School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $22,710 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Recent Articles
When a Public School Cancels a Course Your Child Needs
Learn what parents can do when public schools cancel essential courses, including protecting graduation credits, finding approved alternatives, requesting substitutions, and preventing disruptions to college or career plans before deadlines.
Verify School Assignment Before Buying a House
Before buying a house, learn how to verify your child's assigned public school, check conflicting property listings, confirm enrollment eligibility, and avoid costly school assignment surprises before closing on a property.
School Bus Commute Times: What Parents Should Know
Discover how long school bus commutes really take, why routes vary, and what parents should ask about pickup times, student fatigue, transportation reliability, and daily schedules before choosing schools.
