Best High Schools in Clayton, DE

Clayton, DE has 2 high schools with 2,246 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Clayton score 33% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Clayton don't meet expectations.

1. Smyrna High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students

2. First State Military Academy

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

First State Military Academy • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 439 Students

Best Middle Schools in Clayton, DE

Clayton, DE has 2 middle schools with 1,241 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Clayton score 24% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Clayton underperform expectations.

1. Clayton Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

29%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students

2. Moore (john Bassett) School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 724 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Clayton, DE

Clayton, DE has 4 elementary schools with 2,248 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Clayton score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Clayton don't meet expectations.

1. Sunnyside Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students

2. Clayton Elementary School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students

3. Providence Creek Academy Charter School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Providence Creek Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 730 Students

4. North Smyrna Elementary School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Smyrna School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 505 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Clayton, DE

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Clayton, DE has a total population of 9,611 with 30% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 90%, and 24% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Clayton, DE

5,735

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

90%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

24%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Clayton, DE.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

9.54 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.05 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A-

7.49 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Clayton, DE.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Clayton, DE.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,495 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

74 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, DE Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Clayton, DE

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Kenton, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 32%
  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Smyrna, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 28%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Seeneytown, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Smyrna Landing, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 32%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Eberton, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 20%
  • Projected Test Scores: 23%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Cheswold, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Downs Chapel, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 29%
  • Projected Test Scores: 34%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Point Breeze, DE

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Golts, MD

  • Actual Test Scores: 26%
  • Projected Test Scores: 33%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations