For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,875 students in Georgetown, DE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, 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.
Georgetown, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public high schools.
Georgetown, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Technical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Georgetown, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,341 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #44.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Georgetown, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Gr: K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Georgetown, DE include Sussex Academy, Sussex Technical High School and Sussex Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Georgetown?
4 public high schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Georgetown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Georgetown include: Sussex Technical High School vs. Sussex Academy, Sussex Academy vs. Sussex Technical High School
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