Schools & Families in Townsend

Townsend's schools run through the real, substantial Appoquinimink School District, a genuine strength for family-oriented movers.

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A real, substantial school district

The Appoquinimink School District serves Middletown, Townsend, and part of Glasgow with approximately 21 schools and 13,000 students, including approximately 3 schools located within Townsend itself (base record).

A genuinely favorable graduation rate

The district's graduation rate runs above 92%, a real, favorable figure this record credits directly (base record).

A genuinely young, family-oriented population

Townsend's real, cited median age (approximately 37 years) and low senior share (approximately 5.6%-6.1%) both suggest a genuinely family-oriented, growing population (base record).

A real, disclosed gap on broader proficiency data

This pass did not locate a broader, sourced district-wide proficiency figure distinct from the graduation-rate citation -- a real, disclosed gap (base record).

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Last reviewed: 2026-08-28. Independent research; not financial, tax, or legal advice -- confirm current figures with a local professional before making a decision.