For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,359 students in Lewes, DE. The top-ranked public high schools in Lewes, DE are Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Consortium. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewes, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 54% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Lewes have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public high schools.
Lewes, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is equal to the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Cape Henlopen High School, with 90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lewes, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Cape Henlopen High School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1250 Kings Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7711
Gr: 9-12 | 1,918 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Gr: PK-12 | 441 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Lewes, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Lewes, DE include Cape Henlopen High School and Sussex Consortium. Lewes has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Delaware.
How many public high schools are located in Lewes?
2 public high schools are located in Lewes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewes?
Lewes public high schools minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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