Best Schools in Clayton, DE
Clayton, DE has a total of 8 schools including 2 high schools, 2 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 5,735 students attend Clayton, DE schools. On average, schools in Clayton score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 34% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Clayton don't meet expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1807 Students
2. First State Military Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 517 Students
2. Moore (john Bassett) School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 538 Students
2. Clayton Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Smyrna School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 475 Students
3. Providence Creek Academy Charter School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Providence Creek Academy Charter School • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 730 Students
4. North Smyrna Elementary School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
9.54 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.05 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Clayton, DE Internet Health Assessment.
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