First State Military Academy vs Smyrna Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Delaware, United States, 1.6 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 Middle School
Smyrna · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,011 students
| Measure | First State Military Academy Clayton, Delaware | Smyrna Middle School Smyrna, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 34 | #14 of 40 |
| National rank | #15432 of 16,910 | #6835 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 433 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 433 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 45% |
| city | Clayton | Smyrna |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyrna Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.8 vs 19.0).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 12%).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Smyrna Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.0).
- •Smyrna Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 433.
- •First State Military Academy is a charter school while Smyrna Middle 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyrna Middle School ranks higher (53.8 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 Middle School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Clayton and Smyrna in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
First State Military Academy: 433. Smyrna Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do First State Military Academy and Smyrna Middle School rank in Delaware?
First State Military Academy is 25th of 34 and Smyrna Middle School is 14th of 40 among high schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).