Students in Kent County benefit from the small size of the school districts and from the diverse, well-managed programs which are maintained with stable state support. An emphasis on instruction in basic skills has resulted in every school in the county scoring above national norms in reading, language and mathematics. A broad range of upper-level and advanced courses for high school students, plus programs for gifted children and for children with physical, mental or emotional challenges are available. Kent County schools are noted for their extracurricular activities including athletics, the arts, Junior Achievement, and many others. Kent County schools benefit from the state's overall high standards for education.

Students in Delaware must master basic skills in order to be promoted, and high school students must master basic skills to qualify for a diploma. Kent County schools are governed by local boards of education. While the state provides most of the revenues, local boards have much input in deciding how these funds can best be used to meet the needs of the community. 

Number of High Schools	6
Number of Middle Schools	7
Number of Elementary Schools	23
Number of Private Schools	11

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Higher Education (Enrollment, 2000)

Wesley College - 1,870 Full & Part Time

Founded in 1873, it is a fully accredited coeducational liberal arts institution located in the heart of historic Dover, Delaware. Wesley College offers 30 undergraduate programs and four masters' degree programs. Special programs are also offered at the Dover Air Force Base and at the College's Center for Adult Studies locations in New Castle County. Wesley College has an enrollment of 2,000 full- and part-time students. The Campus Community School, a charter school for grades K through 8, is located on the Wesley College campus, and enrolls approximately 300 students.
   

Delaware Technical & Community College - 2,569
Delaware State University - 3,600
Wilmington College -4,638 Statewide
University of Delaware, Newark, DE - 16,548
      undergraduates-Fall, 2,519 Part-time undergraduates
 

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Enrollment - Public Schools

YEAR	PreK - 6 Elementary	7-12 Secondary	TOTAL
2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998	12,901 12,518 12,173 11,997 11,891 11,659 11,644 11,759 11,932	12,899 12,637 12,230 11,916 11,653 11,514 11,505 11,382 11,138	25,800 25,155 24,403 23,913 23,544 23,173 23,149 23,141 23,070

Estimated # of H.S. Graduates (2000): 6,295 (Statewide)

Libraries: 4

Total Number of Volumes:  215,000+