Serving 274 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Kent County Community School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Special education school
- Grades: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: <50% (Top 1% in DE)
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Kent County Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
School Overview
Kent County Community School's student population of 274 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 60% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Kent County Community School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)<50%
53%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
8%
20%
Black
61%
31%
White
25%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(15-16)<50%
85%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Kent County Community School often compared to?
Kent County Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Kent County Secondary Ilc, John S. Charlton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Kent County Community School?
The graduation rate of Kent County Community School is 50%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 85%.
How many students attend Kent County Community School?
274 students attend Kent County Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of Kent County Community School students are Black, 25% of students are White, 8% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Kent County Community School?
Kent County Community School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Kent County Community School offer ?
Kent County Community School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Kent County Community School part of?
Kent County Community School is part of Capital School District.
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