Top Rankings
Smyrna School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 5,887 students in Smyrna School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Smyrna School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Delaware public school average of 31%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 62% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
8 Schools
237 Schools
# Students
5,887 Students
142,156 Students
# Teachers
362 Teachers
9,631 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Smyrna School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 93% has increased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#17 out of 42 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
21%
Graduation Rate
93%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.72
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
% Hispanic
10%
20%
% Black
34%
31%
% White
49%
38%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,461 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,276. The school district revenue/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,296 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$91 MM
$2,882 MM
Spending
$84 MM
$2,610 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,461
$20,276
Spending / Student
$14,296
$18,361
Best Smyrna School District Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: K-4 | 507 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #22.
Clayton Elementary School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Gr: K-4 | 487 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #33.
North Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
365 North Main Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8589
Gr: PK-3 | 557 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Smyrna Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Gr: K-3 | 420 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #55.
Clayton Intermediate School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Gr: 5-6 | 490 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #66.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,777 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 51%
Rank: #77.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Gr: 7-8 | 1,011 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Moore (John Bassett) School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Gr: 4-6 | 638 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District manages 8 public schools serving 5,887 students.
What is the rank of Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District is ranked #19 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Delaware school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna School District?
49% of Smyrna School District students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What is Smyrna School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,296 is less than the state median of $18,361. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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