2023 Best Public Schools in Sussex County

#1 Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County.

Beacon Middle School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Freshman says Beacon middle school was a great experience for me, I made many friends and did get a good education. I participated in AVID and my teachers helped guide me towards my goals. The school itself is....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 679,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#1 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Sussex Academy

Blue checkmark.

Public School,

GEORGETOWN, DE,

K-12,

82 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Through the duration of my six years of attending this school, I have seen and done many new things here that I didn't originally think I would have. While some teachers didn't provide enough for the....

Read 82 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,126,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 18 to 1,

#2 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Rehoboth Elementary School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

K-5,

6 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: Niche User says Dr. Persons is the greatest!.

Read 6 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 517,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#3 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Love Creek Elementary School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 672,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#4 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Richard A. Shields Elementary School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 530,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#2 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Sussex Technical High School

Public School,

GEORGETOWN, DE,

9-12,

489 Niche users give it an average review of 4.1 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says The best part is definitely being in Criminal Justice (my tech area) and knowing that I’m going to leave with 3 certifications that will set me up post high school. The worst part is probably just....

Read 489 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 1,239,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#5 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Southern Delaware School of the Arts

Indian River School District, DE,

K-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great blend of arts and education. The administration 2017/18 was awesome!!!! The secretarial staff is on point. All educational staff are very well versed..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A,

Students: 450,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#6 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Lord Baltimore Elementary School

Indian River School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 622,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#4 Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County.

Selbyville Middle School

Indian River School District, DE,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I had alot of fun at this school. They taught better social skills and they taught me a lot in general. I want to thank everyone who took the time to teach me all the neat stuff that gave me the...To all who actually might read this, everyone should go to the school for academics purely. The reason I gave it four stars though instead of five is because my decision was biased by the constant....

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 756,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County.

Georgetown Middle School

Indian River School District, DE,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 5 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Great middle school, great security. I never had complaints with the education given. Special education staff is awesome..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 874,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#7 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

East Millsboro Elementary School

Indian River School District, DE,

K-5,

2 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: Parent says Amazing staff in every role. Appreciate all they do for my daughter and everyone there! She's grown so much in her first year and we feel lucky to be here..

Read 2 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 809,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#8 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Woodbridge Early Childhood Education Center

Woodbridge School District, DE,

PK, K-2,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 603,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#9 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Milton Elementary School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 427,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#3 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Cape Henlopen High School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

9-12,

359 Niche users give it an average review of 3.8 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says I loved my experience at Cape Henlopen High School. The class sizes are about 29-35 kids, the staff is all friendly, and the building is beautiful. Although it is a big school, I was still able to....

Read 359 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 1,637,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 16 to 1,

#7 Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County.

Mariner Middle School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 4 stars.

Featured Review: High School Sophomore says I had support from my coaches and my teachers. My teachers taught me my current hobbie which is knitting and running. I love that when I reported a problem I immediately received help and advice..

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 624,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#10 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Long Neck Elementary School

Indian River School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 680,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#5 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Indian River High School

Indian River School District, DE,

9-12,

150 Niche users give it an average review of 3.6 stars.

Featured Review: Sophomore says Im only a sophomore but coming from an arts charter school, it has been a very good transition. Indian River meets my expectations of what I thought high school would be. I have gotten involved in....

Read 150 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 968,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#8 Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County.

Millsboro Middle School

Indian River School District, DE,

6-8,

1 Niche users give it an average review of 3 stars.

Read 1 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: A minus,

Students: 797,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,

#11 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

H.O. Brittingham Elementary School

Cape Henlopen School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 428,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#13 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Phillip C. Showell Elementary School

Indian River School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 294,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#14 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

John M. Clayton Elementary School

Indian River School District, DE,

K-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 525,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 13 to 1,

#6 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Delmar High School

Delmar School District, DE,

9-12,

100 Niche users give it an average review of 3.9 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Delmar High School is a really great school! All of the teachers I've had have been very helpful and patient with me throughout the years. Whenever I've had any problems with my schoolwork and needed....

Read 100 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 627,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 17 to 1,

#15 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Frederick Douglass Elementary School

Seaford School District, DE,

3-5,

4 Niche users give it an average review of 4.3 stars.

Featured Review: High School Freshman says Most of them are good.

Read 4 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 415,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 12 to 1,

#16 Best Public Elementary Schools in Sussex County.

Lulu M. Ross Elementary School

Blue checkmark.

Milford School District, DE,

1-5,

Overall Niche Grade: B+,

Students: 652,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 15 to 1,

#7 Best Public High Schools in Sussex County.

Sussex Central High School

Indian River School District, DE,

9-12,

245 Niche users give it an average review of 3.7 stars.

Featured Review: Senior says Overall the Staff is quite friendly, I can say with confidence that the school’s extracurricular program are very welcoming and the school is very diverse. I personally am part of the JROTC program....

Read 245 reviews.

Overall Niche Grade: B,

Students: 1,821,

Student-Teacher Ratio: 14 to 1,