For the 2026-27 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,591 students in Georgetown, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Georgetown, 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.
Georgetown, DE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% 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 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle 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.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #33.
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%
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence
Charter School
20346 Ennis St
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
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 middle schools in Georgetown, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Georgetown, DE include Sussex Academy, Georgetown Middle School and Ennis (Howard T.) School.
How many public middle schools are located in Georgetown?
4 public middle schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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