Blades: Schools & Education
There are 1 public school in Blades. Seaford Senior High School is the largest at 879 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,813 students.
- ~134 residents per school (vs Delaware ~163).
K-12 Schools
8 K-12 schools serving the area — about 134 residents per school. 9.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (8)
| School Districts · Districts | Seaford School District |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 396 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 26 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 15.20 |
| Schools Count | 1 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Wor-Wic Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 18.7 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Wor-Wic Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Salisbury |
| Nearest College · Phone | (410) 334-2800 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 18.7 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 5 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | SEAFORD DISTRICT LIBRARY |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (302) 629-2524 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 600 N MARKET ST EXT, SEAFORD DE 19973 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 1.9 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 9.0% |
|---|
Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12