Best Public High Schools in 19956 (Laurel, DE) (2025-26)

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Best 19956 Delaware Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 724 students in 19956, DE.

The top ranked public high school in 19956, DE is Laurel Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Public high school in zipcode 19956 have an score of 12% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and score of 32% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19956, DE have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.

Public high school in zipcode 19956 have a of 77%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel Senior High School, with 75-79% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).

Best 19956, DE Public High Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Laurel Senior High School

(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
:

Bottom 50%

1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120

Gr: 9-12 | 724 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 59%

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School

Location

Quick Facts

Dunbar (Paul Laurence) Elementary School (Closed 2023)

499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140

Gr: PK-1 | 405 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 54%

Laurel Intermediate School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113

Gr: 5-6 | 306 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 43%

Laurel Middle School (Closed 2014)

801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110

Gr: 7-8 | 310 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 35%

Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196

Gr: 8-12

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in 19956, DE?

The top ranked public high schools in 19956, DE include Laurel Senior High School.

How many public high schools are located in 19956?

1 public high schools are located in 19956.

What is the racial composition of students in 19956?

19956 public high schools minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).