Cape Henlopen School District
School District · Lewes, Delaware
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Avg Rating
7.8
out of 10
Schools
9
5 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
6,587
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Evaluating Cape Henlopen School District?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Cape Henlopen 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.
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School
Milton · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Beacon Middle School
Lewes · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Love Creek Elementary School
Lewes · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Delaware rank
#1 of 17
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.5
above Delaware avg
Per-pupil spending
$20,712
+$1,345 vs Delaware median
District size
6,587 students
Typical than Delaware median
The short answer
Cape Henlopen School District ranks #1 of 17 Delaware districts by overall school rating. Cape Henlopen School District's schools with real test data average 7.8/10 across 9 schools. Its top-rated schools are H. O. Brittingham Elementary School (9.0/10), Beacon Middle School (8.4/10), and Love Creek Elementary School (8.4/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Top-Rated Schools in Cape Henlopen School District
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (9 of 9). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | H. O. Brittingham Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 2 | Beacon Middle School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 3 | Love Creek Elementary School | 8.4 / 10 |
| 4 | Milton Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 5 | Rehoboth Elementary School | 8.2 / 10 |
| 6 | Lewes Elementary School | 7.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Cape Henlopen High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Mariner Middle School | 7.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Sussex Consortium | 6.2 / 10 |
See all 9 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cape Henlopen School District
Cape Henlopen School District is a Lewes, Delaware school district serving 9 schools.The district educates 6,587 students with a student-teacher ratio of 12.4:1. District-level spending was $20,712 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.8/10, Cape Henlopen School District is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is H. O. Brittingham Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.
In standardized testing, Cape Henlopen School District students show an average math proficiency of 55.7% and ELA proficiency of 61.1%.
The district includes 5 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Cape Henlopen School District, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cape Henlopen School District with test data.
Schools in Cape Henlopen School District
9 schoolsElementary Schools5
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Lewes
- Total Enrollment
- 6,587
- Teachers (FTE)
- 531
- District spending per student
- $20,712NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 10.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen School District has 9 schools in total — 5 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cape Henlopen School District?
The average composite rating for Cape Henlopen School District is 7.8/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cape Henlopen School District?
Cape Henlopen School District's district-level spending was $20,712 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cape Henlopen School District?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cape Henlopen School District is 12.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cape Henlopen School District?
H. O. Brittingham Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Cape Henlopen School District with a composite score of 9.0/10.
What are the test scores in Cape Henlopen School District?
Across schools in Cape Henlopen School District with test data, the average math proficiency is 55.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 61.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cape Henlopen School District compare to other districts in Delaware?
Cape Henlopen School District has an average school rating of 7.8/10 across 9 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
- 7.8/10
- Math Proficiency
- 55.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 61.1%
How we rate schools
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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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