For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,146 students in Lewes, DE. The top ranked public middle schools in Lewes, DE are Beacon Middle School and Sussex Consortium. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lewes, DE public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Lewes have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Lewes, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Beacon Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
19483 John J. Williams Highway
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-6288
Grades: 6-8
| 705 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex Consortium
Special Education School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
17344 Sweetbriar Road
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Lewes, DE 19958
(302) 645-7210
Grades: PK-12
| 441 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Lewes, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Lewes, DE include Beacon Middle School and Sussex Consortium. Lewes has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Delaware.
How many public middle schools are located in Lewes?
2 public middle schools are located in Lewes.
What is the racial composition of students in Lewes?
Lewes public middle schools minority enrollment is 29% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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