Clayton Elementary School vs Smyrna Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Elementary School
Clayton · Public elementary · Grades K–4
487 students
Smyrna Elementary School
Smyrna · Public elementary · Grades K–3
420 students
| Measure | Clayton Elementary School Clayton, Delaware | Smyrna Elementary School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 121 | #62 of 121 |
| National rank | #20045 of 50,301 | #21114 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 487 | 420 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 420 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Clayton | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 55.8).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 49%).
- •Smyrna Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.4).
- •Clayton Elementary School is the larger school with 487 students compared with 420.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Clayton Elementary School better than Smyrna Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 55.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Clayton Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Elementary School: 487. Smyrna Elementary School: 420. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Elementary School and Smyrna Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Clayton Elementary School is 58th of 121 and Smyrna Elementary School is 62nd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).