For the 2024 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,574 students in 19947, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19947, DE are Sussex Academy, Sussex Technical High School and Sussex Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 61% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19947 have a Graduation Rate of 83%, which is more than the Delaware average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Technical High School, with 98% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public High Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Grades: K-12
| 1,120 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Grades: 9-12
| 1,306 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Grades: 9-12
| 1,916 students
Rank: #44.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
20346 Ennis Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 232 students
19947, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Grades: K
| 276 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
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19947, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy, Sussex Technical High School and Sussex Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19947, DE?
4 public high schools are located in 19947, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in 19947, DE?
19947, DE public high schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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