Indian River School District, Delaware

Indian River School District is a unified school district in Sussex County, Delaware, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 98,441 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 331 sq mi (857 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
98,441 ± 2,370
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sussex County
Land area
331 sq mi (857 km²)
Median household income
$82,716 ± $2,692
Median home value
$402,600 ± $11,491
Water area
62.7 sq mi (162 km²)
State
Delaware
Census code (GEOID)
1000680
Coordinates (central point)
38.579630, -75.253446

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Indian River School District, largest first

  1. Georgetown (town)7,660 people
  2. Millsboro (town)7,424 people
  3. Selbyville (town)3,097 people
  4. Ocean View (town)2,851 people
  5. Millville (town)2,430 people
  6. Long Neck (CDP)2,161 people
  7. Dagsboro (town)1,376 people
  8. Frankford (town)1,215 people
  9. Bethany Beach (town)905 people
  10. South Bethany (town)545 people
  11. Fenwick Island (town)401 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Cape Henlopen School District15 mi north
  2. Laurel School District16 mi west
  3. Delmar School District18 mi west
  4. Seaford School District20 mi west
  5. Woodbridge School District23 mi northwest
  6. Worcester County Public Schools, Maryland25 mi south
  7. Wicomico County Public Schools, Maryland25 mi southwest
  8. Milford School District26 mi north

These share a boundary with Indian River School District. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Indian River School District before you rely on it.

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