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Seaford School District

Delaware · Public School District
7
Schools
3,410
Students
$18,856
Per-Pupil Spend
+31% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
82.0%
Graduation Rate
-4.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Seaford School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 3,410 students across 7 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.0% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $18,856 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 41/100.

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All Schools (7)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Blades Elementary SchoolKG–02396
Frederick Douglass Elementary School03–05411
Seaford Central Elementary School03–05452
West Seaford Elementary SchoolKG–02389
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Seaford Middle School06–08828
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Seaford Senior High School09–12879
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sussex Orthopedic ProgramPK–1255
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$18,856+31% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
63%
16%
State
63.1%
Local (property tax)
15.9%
Federal
20.9%

State funding accounts for 63% 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
7
Schools
3,410
Students
—
Free Lunch
$19K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.0%
Opportunity Score41/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $18,856 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
21% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Seaford School District?
Seaford School District has 7 public schools, serving a total of 3,410 students.
What is the graduation rate for Seaford School District?
The graduation rate is 82.0%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Seaford School District spend per student?
Seaford School District spends $18,856 per pupil — 31% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Seaford School District?
No, Seaford School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Seaford School District serve?
Seaford School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Seaford School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Seaford School District is 41/100. 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.