For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public schools serving 6,067 students in Smyrna School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Delaware.
Public Schools in Smyrna School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Delaware public school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 42% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public school average of 60% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (DE)
# Schools
8 Schools
235 Schools
# Students
6,067 Students
141,465 Students
# Teachers
385 Teachers
9,998 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
District Rank
Smyrna School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 42 school districts in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#22 out of 42 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
21%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.71
# American Indian Students
18 Students
579 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
89 Students
6,077 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
525 Students
26,872 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
19%
# Black Students
1,964 Students
43,137 Students
% Black Students
32%
31%
# White Students
3,194 Students
57,288 Students
% White Students
53%
41%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
213 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
271 Students
7,299 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
122
2,282
# Students in K Grade:
361
9,707
# Students in 1st Grade:
413
10,457
# Students in 2nd Grade:
428
10,005
# Students in 3rd Grade:
427
10,029
# Students in 4th Grade:
474
10,358
# Students in 5th Grade:
512
10,634
# Students in 6th Grade:
496
10,768
# Students in 7th Grade:
506
10,974
# Students in 8th Grade:
521
11,117
# Students in 9th Grade:
522
12,900
# Students in 10th Grade:
475
11,906
# Students in 11th Grade:
417
10,346
# Students in 12th Grade:
393
9,982
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,002 in this school district is less than the state median of $20,375. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,872 is less than the state median of $18,450. 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
$15,002
$20,375
Spending / Student
$13,872
$18,450
Best Smyrna School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sunnyside Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 45%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
123 Rabbit Chase Road
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Grades: K-4
| 538 students
Rank: #22.
Clayton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
510 West Main Street
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-8587
Grades: K-4
| 475 students
Rank: #33.
North Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | 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
Grades: PK-3
| 505 students
Rank: #44.
Clayton Intermediate School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
86 Sorrento Drive
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-4512
Grades: 5-6
| 517 students
Rank: #55.
Smyrna Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
121 South School Lane
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8588
Grades: K-3
| 474 students
Rank: #66.
Smyrna High School
Magnet School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Grades: 9-12
| 1,807 students
Rank: #77.
Smyrna Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Grades: 7-8
| 1,027 students
Rank: #88.
Moore (John Bassett) School
Magnet School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
20 West Frazier Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 659-6297
Grades: 4-6
| 724 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District manages 8 public schools serving 6,067 students.
What is the rank of Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District is ranked #22 out of 42 school districts in Delaware (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna School District?
53% of Smyrna School District students are White, 32% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% 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 14:1.
What is Smyrna School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,872 is less than the state median of $18,450. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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