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Capital School District

Delaware · Public School District
13
Schools
6,396
Students
$26,800
Per-Pupil Spend
+87% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
88.0%
Graduation Rate
≈ nat'l avg
District Overview

Capital School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 6,396 students across 13 schools. It includes 7 elementary, 2 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 88.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $26,800 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (13)
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Central Middle School07–08860
William Henry Middle School05–06857
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Dover High School09–121,771
Kent County Secondary ILC06–1282
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Capital Early Childhood CenterPK–PK100
Kent County Community SchoolPK–12276
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$26,800+87% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
66%
21%
State
65.9%
Local (property tax)
20.9%
Federal
13.1%

State funding accounts for 66% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
13
Schools
6,396
Students
—
Free Lunch
$27K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate88.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $26,800 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Capital School District?
Capital School District has 13 public schools, serving a total of 6,396 students.
What is the graduation rate for Capital School District?
The graduation rate is 88.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Capital School District spend per student?
Capital School District spends $26,800 per pupil — 87% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Capital School District?
No, Capital School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Capital School District serve?
Capital School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Capital School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Capital School District is 40/100. 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.