For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 769 students in Clayton, DE.
The top-ranked public middle school in Clayton, DE is Providence Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 64% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Gr: K-8 | 769 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton, DE?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Clayton, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton?
1 public middle schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 64% (majority Black).
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