For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public high schools serving 2,776 students in Dover, DE.
The top-ranked public high schools in Dover, DE are Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Early College School At Del State. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, DE public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 15% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Dover have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Dover, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Early College School At Del State, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Dover, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Kent County Secondary Ilc
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Ridgley Street- Suite 19
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1500
Gr: K-12 | 107 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: #22.
Kent County Community School
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
65-1 Carver Road
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 672-1960
Gr: PK-12 | 274 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 75%
Rank: #33.
Early College School At Del State
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1570 North Dupont Highway
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Dover, DE 19901
(302) 857-3510
Gr: 7-12 | 583 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #44.
Dover High School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
One Dover High Drive
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Dover, DE 19904
(302) 241-2400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,812 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Dover, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Dover, DE include Kent County Secondary Ilc, Kent County Community School and Early College School At Del State.
How many public high schools are located in Dover?
4 public high schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Dover are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Dover include: Kent County Secondary Ilc vs. Kent County Community School, Kent County Community School vs. Kent County Secondary Ilc
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