For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 4,809 students in Georgetown, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, DE are Sussex Academy, Sussex Technical High School and Sussex Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Georgetown, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Georgetown have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of Delaware public high schools.
Georgetown, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Technical High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Georgetown, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Gr: K-12 | 1,158 student Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Sussex Technical High School
Vocational School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
17099 County Seat Highway
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-0961
Gr: 9-12 | 1,323 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #33.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 934-3166
Gr: 9-12 | 2,012 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 66%
Rank: #44.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Gr: PK-12 | 316 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Georgetown, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
301a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1946
Gr: K | 276 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Sussex Correctional Institute (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
Route 113
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-5074
Gr: Inquire with school
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in Georgetown, DE include Sussex Academy, Sussex Technical High School and Sussex Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Georgetown?
4 public high schools are located in Georgetown.
What is the racial composition of students in Georgetown?
Georgetown public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Georgetown are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Georgetown include: Sussex Technical High School vs. Sussex Academy
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