For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 753 students in 19956, DE.
The top-ranked public high school in 19956, DE is Laurel Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 19956 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19956, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19956 have a Graduation Rate of 77%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel Senior High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best 19956, DE Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Gr: 9-12 | 753 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
19956, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Gr: 8-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in 19956, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in 19956, DE include Laurel Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19956?
1 public high schools are located in 19956.
What is the racial composition of students in 19956?
19956 public high schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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