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4 schools in Selbyville

Delaware · Public K-12

4 public K-12 schools operate inside Selbyville, with combined enrollment of about 1,627 students (2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Selbyville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,627
+27 (+2%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
61%
was 60%
% Hispanic
23%
was 23%
% Black
9%
was 11%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Indian River Intensive Learning CenterHigh12-12156
Selbyville Middle SchoolMiddle06-08770
Showell (Phillip C.) Elementary SchoolElementaryKG-05297
Southern Delaware School of the ArtsElementaryKG-08404

About Selbyville

Selbyville, Delaware is home to 4 public schools, with combined enrollment of approximately 1,627 students. By school count, it is a compact city.

For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 2 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high.

Per-campus enrollment runs near 407, meaningfully below the state mean of about 623.

Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment held roughly steady: 1,600 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,627 in SY 2024-25.

On allk12, the community for Selbyville discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Selbyville, Delaware?
There are 4 public K-12 schools in Selbyville, with a combined enrollment of about 1,627.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Selbyville?
Selbyville has 2 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Selbyville?
Selbyville Middle School is the largest public school in Selbyville by enrollment, with approximately 770 students.
What school districts serve Selbyville?
Selbyville public schools are operated by Indian River School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Selbyville cover?
Public schools in Selbyville serve students from kindergarten through grade 12.