Clayton Elementary School vs Smyrna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.5 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 High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | Clayton Elementary School Clayton, Delaware | Smyrna High School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #58 of 121 | #17 of 34 |
| National rank | #20045 of 50,301 | #12941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 487 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 487 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 23% |
| city | Clayton | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 31.8).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 23%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Clayton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.8).
- •Smyrna High School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 487.
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 High School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Elementary School ranks higher (57.3 vs 31.8 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 High School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Elementary School: 487. Smyrna High School: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Elementary School and Smyrna High School rank in Delaware?
Clayton Elementary School is 58th of 121 and Smyrna High School is 17th of 34 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).