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Smyrna School District

Delaware · Public School District
8
Schools
6,067
Students
$15,860
Per-Pupil Spend
+11% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Smyrna School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 6,067 students across 8 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,860 is above average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 40/100.

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All Schools (8)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clayton Elementary SchoolKG–04475
North Smyrna Elementary SchoolPK–03505
Smyrna Elementary SchoolKG–03474
Sunnyside Elementary SchoolKG–04538
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Clayton Intermediate School05–06517
Moore (John Bassett) School04–06724
Smyrna Middle School07–081,027
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Smyrna High School09–121,807
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,860+11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
19%
State
69.6%
Local (property tax)
19.3%
Federal
11.2%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
8
Schools
6,067
Students
—
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score40/100
StateDelaware →
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Smyrna School District?
Smyrna School District has 8 public schools, serving a total of 6,067 students.
What is the graduation rate for Smyrna School District?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Smyrna School District spend per student?
Smyrna School District spends $15,860 per pupil — 11% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Smyrna School District?
No, Smyrna School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Smyrna School District serve?
Smyrna School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Smyrna School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Smyrna School District is 40/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.