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Kent County Public Schools

Kent County, Delaware

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

53

public schools

Total Enrollment

31,010

students

School Districts

11

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Kent County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Delaware; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Kent County has 11 district entries. Caesar Rodney School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 15 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 12 listed communities. Dover has the most listed schools, with 20 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 28 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 6 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 6 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

53

in Kent County

Reported Enrollment

31,010

53 schools reporting

School Districts

11

districts

Charter Schools

6

11% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary28
Middle11
High10
Other4

11 School Districts in Kent County

Caesar Rodney School District

15 schools
8,286 students

Capital School District

13 schools
6,396 students

Smyrna School District

8 schools
6,067 students

Lake Forest School District

7 schools
3,611 students

POLYTECH School District

1 school
1,203 students

Providence Creek Academy Charter School

1 school
730 students

Early College High School at Del State

1 school
519 students

First State Military Academy

1 school
439 students

Academy of Dover Charter School

1 school
411 students

Campus Community School

1 school
402 students

53 Public Schools in Kent County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 53 matching schools

Caesar Rodney High School

Caesar Rodney School District

Camden, 19934 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High2,257 students

Smyrna High School

Smyrna School District

Smyrna, 19977 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,807 students

Dover High School

Capital School District

Dover, 19904 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,771 students

Milford Senior High School

Milford School District

Milford, 19963 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,279 students

POLYTECH High School

POLYTECH School District

Woodside, 19980 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12Vocational1,203 students

Milford Central Academy

Milford School District

Milford, 19963 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle1,068 students

Smyrna Middle School

Smyrna School District

Smyrna, 19977 / Rural: Fringe

Profile7–8Middle1,027 students

Chipman (W.T.) Middle School

Lake Forest School District

Harrington, 19952 / Town: Fringe

Profile6–8Middle965 students

Lake Forest High School

Lake Forest School District

Felton, 19943 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High870 students

Central Middle School

Capital School District

Dover, 19901 / City: Small

Listed only7–8Middle860 students

William Henry Middle School

Capital School District

Dover, 19904 / City: Small

Listed only5–6Middle857 students

Providence Creek Academy Charter School

Providence Creek Academy Charter School

Clayton, 19938 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–8Charter730 students

Moore (John Bassett) School

Smyrna School District

Smyrna, 19977 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only4–6Middle724 students

Fred Fifer III Middle School

Caesar Rodney School District

Camden, 19934 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle679 students

Allen Frear Elementary School

Caesar Rodney School District

Camden, 19934 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only1–5Primary672 students

F. Niel Postlethwait Middle School

Caesar Rodney School District

Camden, 19934 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle629 students

South Dover Elementary School

Capital School District

Dover, 19901 / City: Small

Listed onlyKG–4Primary610 students

W. B. Simpson Elementary School

Caesar Rodney School District

Camden, 19934 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only1–5Primary571 students

Lake Forest Central Elementary School

Lake Forest School District

Felton, 19943 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only4–5Primary570 students

W. Reily Brown Elementary School

Caesar Rodney School District

Dover, 19904 / City: Small

Listed only1–5Primary540 students

Kent County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Kent County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Delaware. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Kent County public school directory?

The directory lists 53 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Kent County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Kent County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Kent County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Kent County?

Start with the 11 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Kent County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Kent County Education OverviewCounty school score: 58/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.