Woodbridge School District

16359 Sussex Highway
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(District boundaries shown in map)
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%

Top Rankings

Woodbridge School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 2,577 students in Woodbridge School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Woodbridge School District have an average math proficiency score of 27% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).

Overview

This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
6 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
2,577 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
187 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Woodbridge School District, which is ranked within the bottom 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 87% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (DE)
#22 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

27%
31%

Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓

36%
42%

Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

19%
21%
87%
88.9%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓

(2022-23)
23.3%
24.3%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.68
0.72

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%

Showing 2010–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓

% Hispanic
28%
20%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Black
20%
31%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% White
45%
38%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%

Showing 2014–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓

All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $20,423 in this school district is less than the state median of $22,095. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,730 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
This School District
This State (DE)
Total Revenue
$53 MM
$3,141 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending
$53 MM
$3,273 MM

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Revenue / Student
$20,423
$22,095

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Spending / Student
$20,730
$23,020

Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓

Best Woodbridge School District Public Schools (2026-27)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Phillis Wheatley Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
48 Church Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-3469
Gr: 3-5 | 644 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #22.
Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center
(Math: 67% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
400 Governors Ave, 400 Governo
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 349-4010
Gr: PK-2 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #33.
Woodbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #44.
Woodbridge High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
14712 Woodbridge Road
Greenwood, DE 19950
(302) 232-3333
Gr: 9-12 | 728 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - North
Alternative School
8600 East Newton Road, 8600 Ea
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-7501
Gr: Inquire with school
Rank: n/an/a
Scope - South
Alternative School
33576 Wilgus Cemetery Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302) 436-9085
Gr: Inquire with school

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Woodbridge School District?
Woodbridge School District manages 6 public schools serving 2,577 students.
What is the rank of Woodbridge School District?
Woodbridge School District is ranked #22 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 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: Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Woodbridge School District?
45% of Woodbridge School District students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Woodbridge School District?
Woodbridge School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Woodbridge School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,730 is less than the state median of $23,020. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • District size: 6 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 2,577 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 55%
  • : 87% (Top 50% in DE)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Top 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • : 19% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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