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Laurel, Delaware: schools, services and getting around
Schools, libraries, parks, utilities, health care and transportation in Laurel, Sussex County, Delaware: 16 questions answered from official sources.
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Questions about schools, services and getting around in Laurel
What school district serves Laurel?
Laurel is in the Laurel School District. Its schools include Laurel Senior High School. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
What ZIP code covers Laurel?
Laurel uses ZIP code 19956. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov, archives.delaware.gov.
Is there a public library in Laurel?
Yes. Laurel Public Library is at 101 E. 4th St. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Is there public transit in Laurel?
A 2018 state release lists DART First State Route 212 serving Laurel and Delmar, along with Seaford, Bridgeville and Blades. Riders connect to other routes at the Georgetown hub. Source: news.delaware.gov.
What parks or outdoor areas are in or near Laurel?
Trap Pond State Park is near Laurel. Delaware State Parks says it has the northernmost naturally occurring stand of baldcypress in the U.S., a nature center, canoe, kayak and pedalboat rentals, and a campground with over 142 sites. Source: destateparks.com.
What hospitals serve Laurel?
Hospitals serving the area include TidalHealth Nanticoke at 801 Middleford Road in Seaford, Bayhealth Hospital, Sussex Campus at 100 Wellness Way in Milford, and Beebe Healthcare at 424 Savannah Road in Lewes. Source: tidalhealth.org, bayhealth.org, beebehealthcare.org.
What is the phone number for Laurel Public Library?
Laurel Public Library is at 101 E. 4th St., Laurel, DE 19956, phone (302) 875-3184, per the Sussex County Department of Libraries. The county page links to an operating hours calendar for current opening times. Source: sussexcounty.lib.de.us.
Where is the Sussex County paramedic station that serves Laurel?
Sussex County's Medic 102 station is at 11111 Sycamore Road, Laurel, DE 19956. The county lists its primary coverage as Laurel, Delmar and Gumboro. Source: sussexcountyde.gov.
What days is trash collected in Laurel?
The Town of Laurel's FAQ says pickup is on Tuesdays east of Central Avenue and on Fridays west of it. Weekly service covers only household waste, and grass, leaves, sticks and construction materials are not permitted. Source: townoflaurel.net.
What are Laurel Town Hall hours?
The Town of Laurel lists Town Hall at 201 Mechanic Street, phone 302.875.2277, with administrative and code enforcement hours Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Alderman Court hours are 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Source: townoflaurel.net.
Which fire department serves Laurel?
The Delaware State Fire Marshal lists Laurel Fire Dept Inc (#40081) at 205 W Tenth St, Laurel, DE, phone 302-875-3081. Source: statefiremarshal.delaware.gov.
How many students attend Laurel Elementary School?
The Delaware Department of Education lists 977 students at Laurel Elementary School as of September 30, 2025. The school is at 1160 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956, phone (302) 875-6195. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
How many students attend Laurel Senior High School?
The Delaware Department of Education lists 683 students at Laurel Senior High School as of September 30, 2025. The school is at 1133 South Central Avenue, Laurel, DE 19956, phone (302) 875-6120. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
How many students attend Laurel Middle School?
The Delaware Department of Education lists 365 students at Laurel Middle School as of September 30, 2025. The school is at 1133 S Central Ave, Laurel, DE 19956, phone (302) 875-6110. Source: explore.education.delaware.gov.
What does it cost to enter Trap Pond State Park?
Delaware State Parks lists a daily entrance fee of $5 for Delaware-registered vehicles and $10 for other vehicles, and walking or biking in is free. The park is open daily 8:00am to sunset, and its phone is (302) 875-5153. Source: destateparks.com.
What does camping at Trap Pond State Park cost?
Delaware State Parks lists 142 campsites for tent and yurt camping, 130 with water and electric hookups. Summer water-and-electric RV sites are $38 on weekends for Delaware residents and $48 for non-residents, and camping is limited to 14 days within any 21-day period. Source: destateparks.com.
How these answers are sourced
Every answer on this page cites an official or primary source, such as the town, a state agency, NOAA or the institution itself. Answers SussexCounty.ai could not confirm from a primary source are left out until they can be.