Public schools in Georgetown, DE
9 open public schools with an address in Georgetown, operated by 4 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
9
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,523
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.4:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
2
0 virtual
An overview of Georgetown public schools
The federal directory lists 9 public schools in Georgetown, DE: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,523 students, an average of 940 per school. The largest campus is Sussex Central High School (2,012 students), and the largest elementary school is Georgetown Elementary School (825).
Indian River School District operates the most schools here (6), and 2 regular districts have at least one Georgetown campus, plus 2 charter, service, or other agencies. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.4:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 2 charter schools. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 4 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 3 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 4 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
School districts and agencies serving Georgetown
Indian River School District
Public school district
6 schools in Georgetown · 15 total
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence
Independent charter agency
1 school in Georgetown
Sussex Academy
Independent charter agency
1 school in Georgetown
Sussex Technical School District
Public school district
1 school in Georgetown
Elementary schools in Georgetown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Georgetown Elementary School Indian River School District | KG–05 | 825 | 13.8:1 | |
| North Georgetown Elementary School Indian River School District | KG–05 | 754 | 15.5:1 |
Middle schools in Georgetown
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence · Charter | 06–09 | 208 | 41.6:1 | |
| Georgetown Middle School Indian River School District | 06–08 | 861 | 14.6:1 | |
| Sussex Central Middle Indian River School District | 06–08 | — | — |
High schools in Georgetown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central High School Indian River School District | 09–12 | 2,012 | 15.4:1 | |
| Sussex Technical High School Sussex Technical School District · Career and Technical School | 09–12 | 1,341 | 15.4:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Georgetown
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis (Howard T.) School Indian River School District · Special Education School | PK–12 | 340 | 6.3:1 | |
| Sussex Academy Sussex Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 1,182 | 20:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White39.2%
- Hispanic43.1%
- Black12%
- Asian1.2%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.6%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial3.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Georgetown schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,523 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Georgetown
How many public schools are in Georgetown, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 9 open public schools with a location address in Georgetown: 2 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 2 combined or other. Together they reported 7,523 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Georgetown?
Schools with an address in Georgetown belong to 4 education agencies, led by Indian River School District (6 schools), Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence (1 school), Sussex Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Georgetown?
Sussex Central High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Georgetown, with 2,012 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Georgetown?
Yes. 2 of the 9 public schools in Georgetown are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence, Sussex Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Georgetown schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Georgetown public schools is 15.4:1, higher than the Delaware school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Georgetown guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Delaware cities