For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 812 students in 19973, DE.
The top-ranked public middle school in 19973, DE is Seaford Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle school in zipcode 19973 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 34% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19973, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best 19973, DE Public Middle Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
19973, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Sussex Orthopedic Program (Closed 2025)
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19973, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19973, DE include Seaford Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19973?
1 public middle schools are located in 19973.
What is the racial composition of students in 19973?
19973 public middle schools minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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