For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,790 students in 19977, DE.
The top ranked public high school in 19977, DE is Smyrna High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public high school in zipcode 19977 have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in 19977, DE have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Public high school in zipcode 19977 have a Graduation Rate of 93%, which is more than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Smyrna High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best 19977, DE Public High Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smyrna High School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
500 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8581
Gr: 9-12 | 1,790 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
19977, Delaware Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Delaware Correctional Center (Closed 2010)
Alternative School
1181 Paddock Rd
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-9261
Gr: Inquire with school
101 South Locust Street
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8580
Gr: PK-K | 84 students Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 36%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in 19977, DE?
The top ranked public high schools in 19977, DE include Smyrna High School.
How many public high schools are located in 19977?
1 public high schools are located in 19977.
What is the racial composition of students in 19977?
19977 public high schools minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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