Total enrollment
4,457
+938 (+27%) vs SY 2017-18
6 schools in Lewes
Delaware · Public K-12
Of the 6 public K-12 schools in Lewes, combined enrollment is roughly 4,457 students (an average of 743 per campus).
7-year change in Lewes
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
6
+1 (+20%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
67%
was 69%
% Hispanic
17%
was 13%
% Black
8%
was 11%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beacon Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 427 |
| Cape Henlopen High School | High | 09-12 | 1,889 |
| Frederick D Thomas Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 451 |
| Lewes Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 620 |
| Love Creek Elementary School | Elementary | KG-05 | 631 |
| Sussex Consortium | Combined | PK-12 | 439 |
About Lewes
Across Lewes, Delaware, 6 public schools instructs about 4,457 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, and 1 other.
Schools in Lewes average about 743 students each, 19% noticeably above the Delaware norm.
Trend over the past 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Lewes has rose 27% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 3,519 students to 4,457. The school count climbed from 5 to 6 across the same 7-year window. The Hispanic share of public-school enrollment expanded from 13% to 17%.
In the discussion threads here, the community for Lewes discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.