Indian River High School

Indian River High School serves 1,092 students in grades 9-12 in Dagsboro, Delaware, with a student-teacher ratio of 13.3:1 and 82 full-time equivalent teachers. The school earns a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks 65th out of 220 high schools statewide, placing it in the 71st percentile among Delaware schools. Academically, Indian River shows solid performance in English Language Arts with 48% of students scoring proficient or above, while mathematics presents opportunities for growth with 33% proficiency.

The school's academic score of 7.1 out of 10 reflects a commitment to student achievement with room for continued improvement, particularly in mathematical skills. The surrounding community in the 19945 ZIP code demonstrates economic stability, with a median household income of $83,732 and median home values of $378,100. Among the area's 8,519 residents, 29% hold bachelor's degrees or higher, and the poverty rate stands at a relatively low 9.3%, indicating a supportive environment for educational pursuits.

Indian River High School sits in a rural setting near town, offering students the benefits of a close-knit community atmosphere while maintaining access to broader educational and extracurricular opportunities that come with serving over 1,000 students.

Located in a rural area, Indian River High School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.