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Sussex County Public Schools

Sussex County, Delaware

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

Total Schools

49

public schools

Total Enrollment

31,516

students

School Districts

10

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Sussex 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

Sussex County has 10 district entries. Indian River School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 16 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 17 listed communities. Georgetown has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 2 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 2 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

6 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

49

in Sussex County

Reported Enrollment

31,516

48 schools reporting

School Districts

10

districts

Charter Schools

2

4% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary25
Middle9
High9
Other6

10 School Districts in Sussex County

Indian River School District

16 schools
10,799 students

Cape Henlopen School District

9 schools
6,336 students

Milford School District

6 schools
4,470 students

Seaford School District

7 schools
3,410 students

Laurel School District

4 schools
2,598 students

Woodbridge School District

4 schools
2,494 students

Delmar School District

3 schools
1,427 students

Sussex Technical School District

1 school
1,292 students

Sussex Academy

1 school
1,118 students

Sussex Montessori School

1 school
403 students

49 Public Schools in Sussex County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 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 49 matching schools

Sussex Central High School

Indian River School District

Georgetown, 19947 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High2,039 students

Cape Henlopen High School

Cape Henlopen School District

Lewes, 19958 / Town: Distant

Profile9–12High1,813 students

Sussex Technical High School

Sussex Technical School District

Georgetown, 19947 / Rural: Distant

Profile9–12Vocational1,292 students

Laurel Elementary School

Laurel School District

Laurel, 19956 / Suburb: Small

Profile1–6Primary1,124 students

Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy

Georgetown, 19947 / Town: Fringe

ProfileKG–12Charter1,118 students

Indian River High School

Indian River School District

Dagsboro, 19945 / Rural: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,088 students

Georgetown Middle School

Indian River School District

Georgetown, 19947 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle885 students

Seaford Senior High School

Seaford School District

Seaford, 19973 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High879 students

Georgetown Elementary School

Indian River School District

Georgetown, 19947 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary840 students

Seaford Middle School

Seaford School District

Seaford, 19973 / Suburb: Small

Listed only6–8Middle828 students

East Millsboro Elementary School

Indian River School District

Millsboro, 19966 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary815 students

North Georgetown Elementary School

Indian River School District

Georgetown, 19947 / Rural: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary774 students

Millsboro Middle School

Indian River School District

Millsboro, 19966 / Town: Distant

Listed only6–8Middle771 students

Delmar Middle School

Delmar School District

Delmar, 19940 / Suburb: Small

Listed only5–8Middle757 students

Laurel Senior High School

Laurel School District

Laurel, 19956 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High747 students

Woodbridge High School

Woodbridge School District

Greenwood, 19950 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High723 students

Selbyville Middle School

Indian River School District

Selbyville, 19975 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle719 students

Long Neck Elementary School

Indian River School District

Millsboro, 19966 / Town: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary693 students

Delmar High School

Delmar School District

Delmar, 19940 / Suburb: Small

Listed only9–12High670 students

Ross (Lulu M.) Elementary School

Milford School District

Milford, 19963 / Town: Fringe

Listed only1–5Primary668 students

Sussex County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Sussex 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 Sussex County public school directory?

The directory lists 49 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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 Sussex County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 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 Sussex County?

Start with the 10 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 Sussex 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 Sussex 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.