For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 764 students in Hockessin, DE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Hockessin, DE is Dupont (H.b.) Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Hockessin, DE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Hockessin have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Hockessin, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Dupont (H.b.) Middle School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
735 Meeting House Road
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Hockessin, DE 19707
(302) 239-3420
Gr: 6-8 | 764 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Hockessin, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Hockessin, DE include Dupont (H.b.) Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Hockessin?
1 public middle schools are located in Hockessin.
What is the racial composition of students in Hockessin?
Hockessin public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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