For the 2025 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 19956 have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 51% 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø high school in zipcode 19956 have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Laurel Senior High School, with 85-89% 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 ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Laurel Senior High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1133 South Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6120
Grades: 9-12
| 724 students
19956, Delaware ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
499 West Sixth Street
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6140
Grades: PK-1
| 405 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6113
Grades: 5-6
| 306 students
801 South Central Ave
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6110
Grades: 7-8
| 310 students
Western Sussex Academy (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
815 Central Avenue
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Laurel, DE 19956
(302) 875-6196
Grades: 8-12
| n/a students
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).
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