Top 10 Best Kent County Public Schools (2023)
For the 2023 school year, there are 49 public schools serving 27,280 students in Kent County, DE (there are 25 private schools, serving 1,881 private students). 94% of all K-12 students in Kent County, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
The top ranked public schools in Kent County, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Lake Forest East Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public schools have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 42% statewide average). Schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public schools.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
Best Kent County Public Schools (2023)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dover Air Force Base Middle School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 70-74%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-3284
Grades: 6-8
| 177 students
Rank: #22.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
Math: <50% | Reading: <50%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-5355
Grades: 6-12
| 87 students
Rank: #33.
Lake Forest East Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
124 West Front Street
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Frederica, DE 19946
(302) 335-5261
Grades: K-3
| 282 students
Rank: #44.
Major George S. Welch Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
3100 Hawthorne Drive
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 674-9080
Grades: K-5
| 365 students
Rank: #55.
Allen Frear Elementary School
Math: 35% | Reading: 55%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
238 Sorghum Mill Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3279
Grades: 1-5
| 663 students
Rank: #66.
Caesar Rodney High School
Math: 31% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
239 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-2161
Grades: 9-12
| 2,116 students
Rank: #77.
Lake Forest North Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
319 East Main Street
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9611
Grades: PK-3
| 462 students
Rank: #88.
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School
Math: 29% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| 855 students
Rank: #99.
Lake Forest High School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5407 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-9291
Grades: 9-12
| 814 students
Rank: #1010.
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School
Math: 25% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| 955 students
Rank: #1111.
Polytech High School
Vocational School
Math: 23% | Reading: 52%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
823 Walnut Shade Road, 823 Wal
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Woodside, DE 19980
(302) 697-3255
Grades: 9-12
| 1,182 students
Rank: #1212.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Math: 35-39% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 560 students
Rank: #1313.
Clayton Intermediate School
Math: 24% | Reading: 47%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6
| 495 students
Rank: #1414.
Booker T. Washington Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
901 Forest Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1900
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #1515.
Chipman (W.t.) Middle School
Math: 24% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
101 West Center Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8197
Grades: 6-8
| 903 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Early College High School At Del State
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-3247
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 678-3247
Grades: 9-12
| 399 students
Rank: #16 - 1716. - 17.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 707 students
Rank: #1818.
W. B. Simpson Elementary School
Math: 25% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5 Old North Road
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3207
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-3207
Grades: 1-5
| 563 students
Rank: #1919.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Math: 24% | Reading: 44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
5424 Killens Pond Road
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-5810
Grades: 4-5
| 621 students
Rank: #2020.
Clayton Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4
| 506 students
Rank: #2121.
Star Hill Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
594 Voshells Mill/star Hill Ro
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-6117
Grades: 1-5
| 513 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Dover High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,768 students
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Smyrna High School
Math: 21% | Reading: 45%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,677 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Hartly Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2617 Arthursville Road, 2617 A
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Hartly, DE 19953
(302) 492-1870
Grades: K-4
| 280 students
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Smyrna Elementary School
Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 408 students
Rank: #2626.
North Smyrna Elementary School
Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Grades: PK-3
| 512 students
Rank: #2727.
Smyrna Middle School
Math: 18% | Reading: 41%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Grades: 7-8
| 1,028 students
Rank: #2828.
Campus Community School
Charter School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
350 Pear Street
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 736-0403
Grades: K-8
| 413 students
Rank: #2929.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 458 students
Rank: #3030.
W. Reily Brown Elementary School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
360 Webbs Lane
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-2101
Grades: 1-5
| 597 students
Rank: #3131.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Math: 16% | Reading: 33%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 697 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Fairview Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Walker Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1645
Grades: K-4
| 277 students
Rank: #32 - 3332. - 33.
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Dorman Street
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Harrington, DE 19952
(302) 398-8011
Grades: K-3
| 388 students
Rank: #3434.
Central Middle School
Math: 12% | Reading: 31%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
211 Delaware Avenue
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 672-1772
Grades: 7-8
| 936 students
Rank: #35 - 3735. - 37.
Nellie Hughes Stokes Elementary School
Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3874 Upper King Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 697-3205
Grades: 1-5
| 414 students
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Kent County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Grades: Inquire with school
| n/a students
F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
2841 South State Street
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8410
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Fred Fifer Iii Middle School Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
109 East Camden-wyoming Avenue
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 698-8400
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
950 Center Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 734-8500
Grades: K-3
| 125 students
Lake Forest Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
5423 Killens Pond Rd
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Felton, DE 19943
(302) 284-3020
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Mapleton Charter School At Whitehall (Closed 2021)
Charter School
401 Federal Street- Suite 2
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 735-4000
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Smyrna Ilc (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
22 South Main St
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8585
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: PK-K
| 84 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public schools in Kent County, DE are Dover Air Force Base Middle School, Kent County Secondary Ilc and Lake Forest East Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Kent County, DE?
49 public schools are located in Kent County, DE.
What percentage of students in Kent County, DE go to public school?
94% of all K-12 students in Kent County, DE are educated in public schools (compared to the DE state average of 86%).
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County, DE?
Kent County, DE minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 58% (majority Black).
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