For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,902 students in 19808, DE.
The top ranked public high schools in 19808, DE are Dickinson (John) School and Mckean (Thomas) High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high schools in zipcode 19808 have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 37% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in 19808, DE have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19808 have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Mckean (Thomas) High School, with 85% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19808, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Dickinson (John) School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1801 Milltown Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5500
Grades: 6-12
| 1,032 students
Rank: #22.
Mckean (Thomas) High School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
301 Mckennan's Church Road
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Wilmington, DE 19808
(302) 992-5520
Grades: 9-12
| 870 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19808, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19808, DE include Dickinson (John) School and Mckean (Thomas) High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19808?
2 public high schools are located in 19808.
What is the racial composition of students in 19808?
19808 public high schools minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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