First State Military Academy vs Smyrna High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Delaware, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
First State Military Academy
Clayton · Charter high · Grades 9–12
433 students
Smyrna High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
| Measure | First State Military Academy Clayton, Delaware | Smyrna High School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 34 | #17 of 34 |
| National rank | #15432 of 16,910 | #12941 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 433 | 1,777 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| city | Clayton | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyrna High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.8 vs 19.0).
- •Smyrna High School does better on math proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Smyrna High School does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Smyrna High School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 18.0).
- •Smyrna High School is the larger school with 1,777 students compared with 433.
- •First State Military Academy is a charter school while Smyrna High School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 First State Military Academy better than Smyrna High School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyrna High School ranks higher (31.8 vs 19.0 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 First State Military Academy and Smyrna High School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First State Military Academy: 433. Smyrna High School: 1,777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First State Military Academy and Smyrna High School rank in Delaware?
First State Military Academy is 25th of 34 and Smyrna High School is 17th of 34 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).