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

Best Laurel Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 437 students in Laurel, DE.

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

Laurel, DE public middle school have an score of 20% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and score of 37% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Laurel have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).

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

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Laurel Middle School

(Math: 20% | Reading: 37%)
:

Bottom 50%

1133 S Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110

Gr: 7-8 | 437 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

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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 middle schools in Laurel, DE?

The top ranked public middle schools in Laurel, DE include Laurel Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Laurel?

1 public middle schools are located in Laurel.

What is the racial composition of students in Laurel?

Laurel public middle schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).