| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caesar Rodney School District | Dover Afb | 9/10 Excellent · 84th pct | 8,286 | 15 | PK–12 | 5 |
| Lake Forest School District | Felton | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 3,611 | 7 | PK–12 | 4 |
| Smyrna School District | Clayton | 5/10 Average · 41st pct | 6,067 | 8 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Milford School District | Houston | 2/10 Poor · 16th pct | 4,470 | 6 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Capital School District | Dover | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 6,396 | 13 | PK–12 | 4 |
How Kent County compares
Together they enroll 28,830 students across 49 schools. The largest is Caesar Rodney School District with 8,286 students. Districts here average 4.4/10, below the Delaware average of 5.3/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Kent County, Delaware
Kent County has 5 public school districts covering 17 zip codes. The top-rated district in Kent County is Caesar Rodney School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in Delaware. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Kent County, DE?
5 school districts serve zip codes in Kent County, DE. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Kent County, DE?
Of the districts serving Kent County, Caesar Rodney School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 84th percentile among Delaware school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on Delaware reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in Delaware and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within Delaware only, never across state lines.