Delaware Schools & Education
School quality and education data for all 3 counties.
Avg Graduation Rate
88.3%
Avg Per-Pupil Spending
$9,480
Avg School Score
58/100
Total Schools
229
42 districts
State Overview
About Schools in Delaware
Delaware Exceeds National Graduation and Performance Benchmarks
Delaware outperforms the national graduation average of 87.0% with a steady 88.3% success rate. Despite spending just $9,480 per pupil—well below the national $13,000 average—the state maintains a school score of 58.0, surpassing the national median of 50.0.
Consistency Across Delaware's Three Main School Districts
Delaware displays remarkable stability across its three counties, with school scores ranging only from 56.6 to 60.3. While New Castle County maintains the highest performance, the narrow gap between the top and bottom districts suggests equitable standards statewide.
High Efficiency in Educational Spending and Results
The state demonstrates a high return on investment by achieving an 88.3% graduation rate while spending roughly $3,500 less per student than the national average. This efficiency allows Delaware to outperform many higher-spending states in core academic outcomes.
New Castle Leads as the Top Performing County
New Castle County takes the lead with a 60.3 score and the state's highest graduation rate of 90.2% supported by $10,092 in per-pupil funding. Kent and Sussex follow closely with scores of 57.0 and 56.6, proving that even the lower-funded districts maintain scores above the national median.
A Strong and Reliable Choice for Public Education
Delaware is a high-performing state for families, offering graduation rates that consistently beat national figures across every county. Those seeking the absolute highest academic metrics should look to New Castle, though the entire state provides excellent educational value.
All Delaware Counties
| County | School Score |
|---|---|
| New Castle County | 60/100 |
| Kent County | 57/100 |
| Sussex County | 57/100 |
— = data pending from NCES pipeline.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) and the U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.