For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 1,009 students in Smyrna, DE.
The top ranked public middle school in Smyrna, DE is Smyrna Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smyrna, DE public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the Delaware public middle school average of 28%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 43% statewide average). Middle schools in Smyrna have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% 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 Smyrna, DE (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smyrna Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
700 Duck Creek Parkway
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Smyrna, DE 19977
(302) 653-8584
Gr: 7-8 | 1,009 student Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Smyrna, 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 middle schools in Smyrna, DE?
The top ranked public middle schools in Smyrna, DE include Smyrna Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Smyrna?
1 public middle schools are located in Smyrna.
What is the racial composition of students in Smyrna?
Smyrna 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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