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Best Sussex County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 17 public middle schools serving 9,771 students in Sussex County, DE.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex County, DE are Sussex Academy, Beacon Middle School and Southern Delaware School Of The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, DE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).

Best Public Middle Schools in Sussex County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Academy
Charter School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-3636
Gr: K-12 | 1,182 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Rank: #22.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Gr: 6-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #33.
Southern Delaware School Of The Arts
Magnet School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
27 Hosier Street
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1066
Gr: K-8 | 404 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #44.
Selbyville Middle School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
80 Bethany Rd.
Selbyville, DE 19975
(302) 436-1020
Gr: 6-8 | 770 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #55.
Mariner Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
16391 Harbeson Rd
Milton, DE 19968
(302) 685-8516
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #66.
Georgetown Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
301 West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1900
Gr: 6-8 | 861 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 79%
Rank: #77.
Delmar Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
200 North Eighth Street
Delmar, DE 19940
(302) 846-9544
Gr: 5-8 | 732 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #88.
Millsboro Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302) 934-3200
Gr: 6-8 | 726 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #99.
Laurel Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Gr: 7-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Rank: #1010.
Woodbridge Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
307 Laws Street
Bridgeville, DE 19933
(302) 337-8289
Gr: 6-8 | 596 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Milford Central Academy
(Math: 18% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1021 N Walnut Street
Milford, DE 19963
(302) 430-7900
Gr: 6-8 | 1,013 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Seaford Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
500 East Stein Highway
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 6-8 | 800 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 76%
Rank: #1313.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 439 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 32%
Rank: #1414.
Ennis (Howard T.) School
Special Education School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
26021 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 856-1930
Gr: PK-12 | 340 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
Bryan Allen Stevenson School Of Excellence
Charter School
20346 Ennis St
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302) 556-3297
Gr: 6-8 | 208 students Student-teacher ratio: 42:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: n/an/a
Frederick D Thomas Middle School
1270 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6686
Gr: 6-8 | 451 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 57 students Minority enrollment: 65%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex County, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sussex County, DE include Sussex Academy, Beacon Middle School and Southern Delaware School Of The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Sussex County?
14 public middle schools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public middle schools minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
Which public middle schools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?

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