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Indian River School District

Delaware · Public School District
15
Schools
10,799
Students
$21,100
Per-Pupil Spend
+47% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
81.2%
Graduation Rate
-5.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Indian River School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 10,799 students across 15 schools. It includes 8 elementary, 3 middle, 3 high schools. Its graduation rate of 81.2% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,100 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (15)
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Georgetown Middle School06–08885
Millsboro Middle School06–08771
Selbyville Middle School06–08719
High Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Indian River High School09–121,088
Indian River Intensive Learning Center12–12139
Sussex Central High School09–122,039
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Ennis (Howard T.) SchoolPK–12241
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,100+47% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
55%
33%
State
55.4%
Local (property tax)
32.7%
Federal
11.9%

State funding accounts for 55% 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
15
Schools
10,799
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate81.2%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,100 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 15 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Below-average graduation rate
At 81.2%, graduation is 5.3 points below the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Indian River School District?
Indian River School District has 15 public schools, serving a total of 10,799 students.
What is the graduation rate for Indian River School District?
The graduation rate is 81.2%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Indian River School District spend per student?
Indian River School District spends $21,100 per pupil — 47% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Indian River School District?
No, Indian River School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Indian River School District serve?
Indian River School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Indian River School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Indian River School District is 38/100. 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.