Delaware County Schools & Education
Delaware County, Pennsylvania
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
89.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 90.3%
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,250
National avg $13,239
State avg $10,336
School Score
69/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 72/100
State Score Position
#41
of 67 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Delaware County
Measured School Summary
Delaware County performs at an average level with a school score of 69/100 and a solid graduation rate of 89.0%.
Funding Context
Delaware County spends $11,250 per student, which is on the lower end of adequate and may require careful resource allocation to maintain quality.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 5% below the Pennsylvania average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 1.3 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 9% higher than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Delaware County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
110 public schools and 19 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
69/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #41 of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data.
Completion
89.0%
1.3 pts below the state average
Funding context
$11,250
$914 above the state average
School coverage
110
19 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Delaware County has 110 public schools across 19 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Delaware County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Large multi-district county
Delaware County has many school records across many districts. County averages are only the opening screen; neighborhood-level assignment and grade-band fit matter more here.
State position
#41
of 67 Pennsylvania counties with school score data. The county score is 3 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Upper Darby SD
Elementary to high school visible
12,427 students
14 listed schools in this county slice.
Haverford Township SD
Elementary to high school visible
6,622 students
7 listed schools in this county slice.
Ridley SD
Elementary to high school visible
5,506 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
William Penn SD
Elementary to high school visible
4,623 students
11 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Upper Darby SD is the largest listed district slice, with 14 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Delaware County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Delaware County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Delaware County, Pennsylvania
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Densely Populated Network of 110 Schools
Delaware County manages 110 public schools across 19 districts, serving a total of 75,544 students. This infrastructure is heavily focused on primary education, with 75 elementary schools supporting its suburban communities.
Strong Academic Investment and Solid Results
The county spends $11,250 per pupil, which is significantly higher than the Pennsylvania state average of $10,336. These investments support an 89.0% graduation rate, which remains above the national benchmark.
Upper Darby and Large-Scale Charter Options
Upper Darby SD leads the county with 12,427 students across 14 schools. While there are only 3 charter schools, the Chester Community Charter School is a major player, enrolling 4,276 students.
A Unified Suburban School Experience
Every single school in the county is located in a suburban locale, creating a consistent environment with an average school size of 693. Upper Darby Senior High is the largest school in the county, serving 4,191 students.
School Overview
Total Schools
110
in Delaware County
Reported Enrollment
75,544
110 schools reporting
School Districts
19
districts
Charter Schools
3
3% of total
School Level Breakdown
19 School Districts in Delaware County
Upper Darby SD
GuideHaverford Township SD
GuideRidley SD
GuideWilliam Penn SD
GuideGarnet Valley SD
GuideSpringfield SD
GuideChester Community CS
GuideRose Tree Media SD
GuideSoutheast Delco SD
GuideMarple Newtown SD
Guide110 Public Schools in Delaware County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 23 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 110 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chester Community CS | Profile | Chester Community CS | Chester, 19013Suburb: Large | KG–8 | Charter | 4,276 |
| Upper Darby SHS | Profile | Upper Darby SD | Drexel Hill, 19026Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 4,191 |
| Haverford SHS | Profile | Haverford Township SD | Havertown, 19083Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 2,005 |
| Ridley HS | Profile | Ridley SD | Folsom, 19033Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,869 |
| Haverford MS | Profile | Haverford Township SD | Havertown, 19083Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,626 |
| Garnet Valley HS | Profile | Garnet Valley SD | Glen Mills, 19342Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,546 |
| Beverly Hills MS | Profile | Upper Darby SD | Upper Darby, 19082Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,523 |
| Springfield HS | Profile | Springfield SD | Springfield, 19064Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,375 |
| Academy Park HS | Profile | Southeast Delco SD | Sharon Hill, 19079Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,355 |
| Drexel Hill MS | Profile | Upper Darby SD | Drexel Hill, 19026Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,318 |
| Ridley MS | Profile | Ridley SD | Ridley Park, 19078Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,286 |
| Penncrest HS | Profile | Rose Tree Media SD | Media, 19063Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,212 |
| Marple Newtown SHS | Profile | Marple Newtown SD | Newtown Square, 19073Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,189 |
| Penn Wood HS | Profile | William Penn SD | Lansdowne, 19050Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,170 |
| Strath Haven HS | Profile | Wallingford-Swarthmore SD | Wallingford, 19086Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,159 |
| Radnor SHS | Profile | Radnor Township SD | Radnor, 19087Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,126 |
| Richardson MS | Profile | Springfield SD | Springfield, 19064Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,072 |
| Sun Valley HS | Profile | Penn-Delco SD | Aston, 19014Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,070 |
| Garnet Valley MS | Profile | Garnet Valley SD | Glen Mills, 19342Suburb: Large | 6–8 | Middle | 1,067 |
| Interboro SHS | Profile | Interboro SD | Prospect Park, 19076Suburb: Large | 9–12 | High | 1,028 |
Chester Community CS
Chester Community CS
Chester, 19013 / Suburb: Large
Upper Darby SHS
Upper Darby SD
Drexel Hill, 19026 / Suburb: Large
Haverford SHS
Haverford Township SD
Havertown, 19083 / Suburb: Large
Ridley HS
Ridley SD
Folsom, 19033 / Suburb: Large
Haverford MS
Haverford Township SD
Havertown, 19083 / Suburb: Large
Garnet Valley HS
Garnet Valley SD
Glen Mills, 19342 / Suburb: Large
Beverly Hills MS
Upper Darby SD
Upper Darby, 19082 / Suburb: Large
Springfield HS
Springfield SD
Springfield, 19064 / Suburb: Large
Academy Park HS
Southeast Delco SD
Sharon Hill, 19079 / Suburb: Large
Drexel Hill MS
Upper Darby SD
Drexel Hill, 19026 / Suburb: Large
Ridley MS
Ridley SD
Ridley Park, 19078 / Suburb: Large
Penncrest HS
Rose Tree Media SD
Media, 19063 / Suburb: Large
Marple Newtown SHS
Marple Newtown SD
Newtown Square, 19073 / Suburb: Large
Penn Wood HS
William Penn SD
Lansdowne, 19050 / Suburb: Large
Strath Haven HS
Wallingford-Swarthmore SD
Wallingford, 19086 / Suburb: Large
Radnor SHS
Radnor Township SD
Radnor, 19087 / Suburb: Large
Richardson MS
Springfield SD
Springfield, 19064 / Suburb: Large
Sun Valley HS
Penn-Delco SD
Aston, 19014 / Suburb: Large
Garnet Valley MS
Garnet Valley SD
Glen Mills, 19342 / Suburb: Large
Interboro SHS
Interboro SD
Prospect Park, 19076 / Suburb: Large
Additional School Profiles
Dedicated profile pages are generated for a subset of public schools with broad enrollment coverage. All other schools remain listed in the county table.
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$11,250
State avg $10,336
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Schools in Delaware County, Pennsylvania — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Delaware County, Pennsylvania?
Delaware County manages 110 public schools across 19 districts, serving a total of 75,544 students. This infrastructure is heavily focused on primary education, with 75 elementary schools supporting its suburban communities.
How do schools in Delaware County perform academically?
The county spends $11,250 per pupil, which is significantly higher than the Pennsylvania state average of $10,336. These investments support an 89.0% graduation rate, which remains above the national benchmark.
What are the major school districts in Delaware County, Pennsylvania?
Upper Darby SD leads the county with 12,427 students across 14 schools. While there are only 3 charter schools, the Chester Community Charter School is a major player, enrolling 4,276 students.
What is the school experience like in Delaware County?
Every single school in the county is located in a suburban locale, creating a consistent environment with an average school size of 693. Upper Darby Senior High is the largest school in the county, serving 4,191 students.
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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.