For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,226 students in 19904, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19904, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Dover High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19904 have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19904, DE have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19904 have a Graduation Rate of 90%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Dover High School, with 91% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19904, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: 6-12 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #22.
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
Gr: PK-12 | 273 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #33.
Dover High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,867 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19904, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19904, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Dover High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19904?
3 public high schools are located in 19904.
What is the racial composition of students in 19904?
19904 public high schools minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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