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Appoquinimink School District

Delaware · Public School District
20
Schools
12,804
Students
$21,233
Per-Pupil Spend
+48% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
95.5%
Graduation Rate
+9.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Appoquinimink School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 12,804 students across 20 schools. It includes 12 elementary, 4 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 95.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,233 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 45/100.

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All Schools (20)
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Appoquinimink High School09–121,484
Middletown High School09–121,355
Other Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Appoquinimink PreSchool CenterPK–PK127
Odessa High School09–11917
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,233+48% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
62%
29%
State
62.3%
Local (property tax)
28.9%
Federal
8.8%

State funding accounts for 62% 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
20
Schools
12,804
Students
—
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate95.5%
Opportunity Score45/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
95.5% graduation rate — 9.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $21,233 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 20 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Appoquinimink School District?
Appoquinimink School District has 20 public schools, serving a total of 12,804 students.
What is the graduation rate for Appoquinimink School District?
The graduation rate is 95.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Appoquinimink School District spend per student?
Appoquinimink School District spends $21,233 per pupil — 48% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Appoquinimink School District?
No, Appoquinimink School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Appoquinimink School District serve?
Appoquinimink School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Appoquinimink School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Appoquinimink School District is 45/100. 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.