For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,777 students in Smyrna, DE.
The top-ranked public high school in Smyrna, DE is Smyrna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, DE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Smyrna, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smyrna High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 62% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smyrna, DE (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
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%
Smyrna, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Gr: Inquire with school
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smyrna, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smyrna, DE include Smyrna High School.
How many public high schools are located in Smyrna?
1 public high schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 62% (majority Black).
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