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Brandywine School District

Delaware · Public School District
16
Schools
10,367
Students
$21,794
Per-Pupil Spend
+52% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
86.2%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Brandywine School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 10,367 students across 16 schools. It includes 9 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 86.2% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,794 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 52/100.

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All Schools (16)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
duPont (Pierre S.) Middle School06–08821
Springer Middle School06–08797
Talley Middle School06–08841
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Brandywine High School09–12950
Concord High School09–121,014
Mount Pleasant High School09–121,107
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Bush (Charles W.) Pre-SchoolPK–PK247
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,794+52% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
41%
State
45.9%
Local (property tax)
41.5%
Federal
12.6%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (41%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
16
Schools
10,367
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate86.2%
Opportunity Score52/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,794 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 16 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Brandywine School District?
Brandywine School District has 16 public schools, serving a total of 10,367 students.
What is the graduation rate for Brandywine School District?
The graduation rate is 86.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Brandywine School District spend per student?
Brandywine School District spends $21,794 per pupil — 52% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Brandywine School District?
No, Brandywine School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Brandywine School District serve?
Brandywine School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Brandywine School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Brandywine School District is 52/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.