Brandywine School District
School District · Wilmington, Delaware
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,228
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Avg Rating
7.2
out of 10
Schools
16
9 elem, 3 mid, 3 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$21,228
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.3:1
Evaluating Brandywine School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Brandywine School District as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Hanby Elementary School
Wilmington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Claymont Elementary School
Claymont · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Forwood Elementary School
Wilmington · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#3 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.8
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$21,228
+$1,861 vs Delaware median
District size
10,350 students
Larger than Delaware median
The short answer
Brandywine School District ranks #3 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Brandywine School District's schools with real test data average 7.4/10 across 15 schools. Its top-rated schools are Hanby Elementary School (8.9/10), Claymont Elementary School (8.7/10), and Forwood Elementary School (8.2/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Brandywine School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (15 of 16). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hanby Elementary School | 8.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Claymont Elementary School | 8.7 / 10 |
| 3 | Forwood Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 4 | Talley Middle School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Carrcroft Elementary School | 8.0 / 10 |
| 6 | Mount Pleasant Elementary School | 7.7 / 10 |
| 7 | Concord High School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 8 | Dupont (pierre S.) Middle School | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Mount Pleasant High School | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Brandywine High School | 7.1 / 10 |
See all 16 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Brandywine School District
Brandywine School District is a Wilmington, Delaware school district serving 16 schools. The district educates 10,350 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1. The district invests $21,228 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.2/10, Brandywine School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hanby Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.9/10.
In standardized testing, Brandywine School District students show an average math proficiency of 43.0% and ELA proficiency of 50.3%.
The district includes 9 elementary schools , 3 middle schools , and 3 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Brandywine School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Brandywine School District with test data.
Schools in Brandywine School District
16 schools Elementary Schools 9
Middle Schools 3
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Wilmington
- Total Enrollment
- 10,350
- Teachers (FTE)
- 778
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District has 16 schools in total — 9 elementary, 3 middle, and 3 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Brandywine School District?
The average composite rating for Brandywine School District is 7.2/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District spends $21,228 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Brandywine School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Brandywine School District is 13.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Brandywine School District?
Hanby Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Brandywine School District with a composite score of 8.9/10.
What are the test scores in Brandywine School District?
Across schools in Brandywine School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 43.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 50.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Brandywine School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Brandywine School District has an average school rating of 7.2/10 across 16 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Delaware by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.2/10
- Math Proficiency
- 43.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 50.3%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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