For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 9,168 students in Kent County, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in Kent County, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Caesar Rodney High School and Lake Forest High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Kent County, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Kent County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Kent County, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 81%, which is less than the Delaware average of 82%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Polytech High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 57% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Kent County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 70 students
Rank: #22.
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
| 2,195 students
Rank: #33.
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
| 847 students
Rank: #44.
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
| 1,196 students
Rank: #55.
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
| 342 students
Rank: #66.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Grades: PK-12
| 234 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
| 1,748 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
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
| 1,722 students
Rank: #99.
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
| 456 students
Rank: #1010.
John S. Charlton School
Special Education School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
278 Sorghum Mill Road
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 697-3103
Grades: PK-12
| 254 students
Rank: #1111.
Positive Outcomes Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
3337 South Dupont Highway
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Camden Wyoming, DE 19934
(302) 697-8805
Grades: 7-12
| 104 students
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 high schools in Kent County, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in Kent County, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Caesar Rodney High School and Lake Forest High School.
How many public high schools are located in Kent County, DE?
11 public high schools are located in Kent County, DE.
What is the racial composition of students in Kent County, DE?
Kent County, DE public high schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 57% (majority Black).
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