Clayton Intermediate School vs Smyrna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Delaware, United States, 3.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clayton Intermediate School
Clayton · Public middle · Grades 5–6
490 students
Smyrna Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Clayton Intermediate School Clayton, Delaware | Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 40 | #14 of 40 |
| National rank | #3759 of 15,369 | #6835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 490 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 45% |
| city | Clayton | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clayton Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 53.8).
- •Clayton Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 45%).
- •Clayton Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Smyrna Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 490.
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 Intermediate School better than Smyrna Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clayton Intermediate School ranks higher (68.1 vs 53.8 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 Intermediate School and Smyrna Middle School?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clayton Intermediate School: 490. Smyrna Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clayton Intermediate School and Smyrna Middle School rank in Delaware?
Clayton Intermediate School is 6th of 40 and Smyrna Middle School is 14th of 40 among middle schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).