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Red Clay Consolidated School District

Delaware · Public School District
27
Schools
14,771
Students
$23,101
Per-Pupil Spend
+61% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.5%
Graduation Rate
+3.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Red Clay Consolidated School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 14,771 students across 27 schools. It includes 15 elementary, 4 middle, 5 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $23,101 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 49/100.

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All Schools (27)
Middle Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
duPont (Alexis I.) Middle School06–08492
duPont (H.B.) Middle School06–08754
Skyline Middle School06–08475
Stanton Middle School06–08643
High Schools5 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Calloway (Cab) School of the Arts06–12930
Conrad Schools of Science06–121,169
Dickinson (John) School06–121,058
duPont (Alexis I.) High School09–12680
McKean (Thomas) High School09–12927
Other Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
First State School01–1018
Meadowood ProgramKG–12120
Red Clay Early Years ProgramPK–PK257
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$23,101+61% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
37%
State
48.1%
Local (property tax)
37.2%
Federal
14.7%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (37%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
27
Schools
14,771
Students
—
Free Lunch
$23K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.5%
Opportunity Score49/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.5% graduation rate — 3.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $23,101 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Range of school options
With 27 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
Red Clay Consolidated School District has 27 public schools, serving a total of 14,771 students.
What is the graduation rate for Red Clay Consolidated School District?
The graduation rate is 89.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Red Clay Consolidated School District spend per student?
Red Clay Consolidated School District spends $23,101 per pupil — 61% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District?
No, Red Clay Consolidated School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Red Clay Consolidated School District serve?
Red Clay Consolidated School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Red Clay Consolidated School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Red Clay Consolidated School District is 49/100. 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.