For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 2,360 students in 19947, DE.
The top ranked public middle schools in 19947, DE are Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Ennis (Howard T.) School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19947 have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19947, DE have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19947, DE Public Middle Schools (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.
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: #33.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Grades: PK-12
| 316 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 middle schools in 19947, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in 19947, DE include Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Ennis (Howard T.) School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19947?
3 public middle schools are located in 19947.
What is the racial composition of students in 19947?
19947 public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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