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This Is The Worst School District In Delaware, According To USA Today

Author Diana Beasley

Across the country the new school year is approaching quickly.  Here in Wilmington, classes start in a couple of weeks.

It doesn’t matter where you are in Delaware, whether you’re in Wilmington, Seaford or Dewey, we all want our kids to receive the best education possible.

if you’re new to the area or have young kids that aren’t quite of school age, you may be wondering what parts of the state offer the best options in education.  You’ll also probably want to know which options are not the best, like the worst school district In Delaware.

According to USA Today, “A good school district can greatly increase a child’s chances of future success.” With that being said, Word Population Review  created a list of the worst school districts in each state. They got their data from USA Today.

Luckily, Delaware doesn’t rank on the list of top 10 worst states for education in the country, based on this study.  Those states are Alabama, Mississippi, Oregon, Oklahoma, South Carolina, West Virginia, Arizona, Louisiana, Alaska, and New Mexico.   Not one northeastern state is named, so that’s a positive.

How USA Today Got Their Data

USA Today used data from the U.S. Census Bureau, National Center for education statistics and 24/7 Wall St.

Using these three sources, five measurements were considered.  The following rankings were used to ultimately determine the school districts in each state, in which a child is may be less likely to succeed.

  • Teacher/Student ratio
  • Child poverty rate
  • Per student spending
  • Adults in the district with college education
  • High school graduation rate

So, what does this mean for Delaware?  According to the research mentioned above, the school district in Delaware being deemed as worst, is Woodbridge School District.

Woodbridge School District

Located in Kent and Sussex Counties, in the central part of the state.   There are just 4 schools within the district with approximately 2500 students.  For more detail, you can read the full report here.

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

These Are The 25 Best Public Schools In Delaware For 2023

In this country, under our current climate, education is at the forefront of importance and debate.  Parents are concerned now more than ever about student curriculum.  There is the ever growing concern with safety, as we see the number of school shootings and threats at a high.  As a parent myself, I know that choosing a school for your child is a daunting task, and not always a choice.

More and more families are choosing alternative options to public schools.  Some are sending their children to private schools or opting for online education.  However, this is not an option for all families with the rising costs and of course working parents who may not be home to assist in the online options.  Some families are even choosing to move to where to better schools are.

The folks over at Niche.com have released their list of the 2023 Best Public Schools in Delaware.

Data from the U.S. Department of Education is used to analyze key statistics and millions of student and parent reviews. Ranking factors include state test scores, college readiness, graduation rates, and SAT/ACT scores.

Here is the list of the best in Delaware for 2023:

  • The Charter School of Wilmington

    #1 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Wilmington, DE – Public School – Grades 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Newark Charter School

    #2 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Newark, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Cab Calloway School of the Arts

    #3 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – 6-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Conrad Schools of Science

    #4 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – 6-12

    Overall Niche Grade A+

  • Olive B. Loss Elementary School

    #2 Best Public Elementary School in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • MOT Charter School

    #5 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Middletown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Beacon Middle School

    #5 Best Public Middles Schools In Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Academy

    #6 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – K-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Alfred G. Waters Middle School

    #7 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Appoquinimink High School

    #7 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Rehoboth Elementary School

    #5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • North Star Elementary School

    #6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Allen Frear Elementary School

    #7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Dover Air Force Base Middle School

    #8 Best Public Middle Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – 6-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Linden Hill Elementary School

    #8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Cedar Lane Elementary School

    #9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Love Creek Elementary School

    #10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Bunker Hill Elementary School

    #11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 1-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Richard A. Shields Elementary School

    #12 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Cape Henlopen School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Maj. George S. Welch Elementary School

    #13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Caesar Rodney School District, DE – Public School – PK-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Middletown High School

    #8 Best Public High Schools in Delaware

    Appoquinimink School District, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Sussex Technical High School

    #9 Best Public High Schools In Delaware

    Georgetown, DE – Public School – 9-12

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Claymont Elementary School

    #14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Brandywine School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • Southern Delaware School of the Arts

    #15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Indian River School District – Public School – K-8

    Overall Niche Grade A

  • William F. Cooke Jr. Elementary School

    #16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Delaware

    Red Clay Consolidated School District, DE – Public School – K-5

    Overall Niche Grade A-

 

 

 

 

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