Top Rankings
Seaford School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 3,580 students in Seaford School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Seaford School District have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
7 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
3,580 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
198 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Seaford School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 74% has decreased from 75-79% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
29%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
21%
Graduation Rate
74%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)27.7%
24.3%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.72
0.72
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
30%
20%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
36%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
26%
38%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,533 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,475 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$66 MM
$3,141 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$66 MM
$3,273 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$18,533
$22,095
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$18,475
$23,020
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Seaford School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaford Central Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 3-5 | 473 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #22.
Frederick Douglass Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1 Swain Road
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 3-5 | 456 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: #33.
Blades Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 47% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
900 South Arch Street
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: K-2 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #44.
West Seaford Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 43% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
511 Sussex Avenue
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 628-4587
Gr: K-2 | 424 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #55.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #66.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 9-12 | 960 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Seaford School District?
Seaford School District manages 7 public schools serving 3,580 students.
What is the rank of Seaford School District?
Seaford School District is ranked #20 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Seaford School District?
36% of Seaford School District students are Black, 30% of students are Hispanic, 26% of students are White, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Seaford School District?
Seaford School District has a student/teacher ratio of 18:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Seaford School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,475 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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