For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 416 students in Clayton, DE.
The top ranked public high school in Clayton, DE is First State Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 8% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 51% statewide average). High schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Clayton, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Delaware average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First State Military Academy, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clayton, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Grades: 9-12
| 416 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Clayton, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in Clayton, DE include First State Military Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Clayton?
1 public high schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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