For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,174 students in 19975, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19975, DE are Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and Selbyville Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public middle schools in zipcode 19975 have an average math proficiency score of 40% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in 19975, DE have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best 19975, DE Public Middle Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in 19975, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in 19975, DE include Southern Delaware School Of The Arts and Selbyville Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in 19975?
2 public middle schools are located in 19975.
What is the racial composition of students in 19975?
19975 public middle schools minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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