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Delmar High School vs. Laurel Senior High School

Should you attend Delmar High School or Laurel Senior High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Delmar High School
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Laurel Senior High School
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
: 
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Delmar High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 714 students in grades 9-12, Delmar High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Serving 724 students in grades 9-12, Laurel Senior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10-14% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-34% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
714 students
724 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Delmar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Laurel Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Delmar High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Laurel Senior High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
37 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Delmar High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Laurel Senior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Delmar High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Delmar School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Laurel Senior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Laurel School District and the state of Delaware, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#74 out of 199 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
#152 out of 199 schools in DE
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Delmar High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Laurel Senior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
10-14%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Laurel School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 20% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Laurel School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 20% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
15-19%
(Bottom 50% in DE)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Delmar High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Laurel Senior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Laurel School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
90-94%
(Top 50% in DE)
75-79%
(Bottom 50% in DE)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Delmar High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Delmar School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Laurel Senior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Laurel School District and Delaware public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Delmar High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Laurel Senior High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
204
206
Grade 10 Students
183
201
Grade 11 Students
186
179
Grade 12 Students
141
138

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
2%
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Delmar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Laurel Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Laurel School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Delmar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Laurel Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Laurel School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Delmar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Laurel Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Laurel School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
59%
41%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Delmar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Laurel Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Laurel School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Delmar High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Delmar School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Laurel Senior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Laurel School District and in Delaware, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.61
0.71
This chart showcases the diversity score of Delmar High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Laurel Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Laurel School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Delmar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Laurel Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Laurel School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
(12-13 School Year Data)
7%
(12-13 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Delmar High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Delmar School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Laurel Senior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Laurel School District and Delaware, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2012-13 school year.
 
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