For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 741 students in Clayton, DE.
The top ranked public middle school in Clayton, DE is Providence Creek Academy Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Delaware public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle school average of 63% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Clayton, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Providence Creek Academy Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
273 West Duck Creek Road
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 653-6276
Grades: K-8
| 741 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Clayton, DE include Providence Creek Academy Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Clayton?
1 public middle schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public middle schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public middle schools average of 63% (majority Black).
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