For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 899 students in 19973, DE.
The top ranked public high school in 19973, DE is Seaford Senior High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19973 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 27% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19973, DE have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19973 have a Graduation Rate of 74%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Seaford Senior High School, with 74% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19973, DE Public High Schools (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seaford Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
399 North Market Street Ext
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: 9-12 | 833 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
Rank: n/an/a
Sussex Orthopedic Program
Special Education School
One Delaware Place
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Seaford, DE 19973
(302) 629-4587
Gr: PK-12 | 66 students Minority enrollment: 65%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19973, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19973, DE include Seaford Senior High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19973?
2 public high schools are located in 19973.
What is the racial composition of students in 19973?
19973 public high schools minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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