Serving 1,790 students in grades 9-12, Smyrna High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 61% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50% in DE)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Smyrna High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 201 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smyrna High School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% DE state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smyrna High School?
The graduation rate of Smyrna High School is 88%, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Smyrna High School?
1,790 students attend Smyrna High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Smyrna High School students are White, 34% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smyrna High School?
Smyrna High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smyrna High School offer ?
Smyrna High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smyrna High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,790 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 49%
Graduation Rate
: 88% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 17% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 44% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 21% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
