Smyrna School District

The Smyrna School District in Smyrna, Delaware consists of 8 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is ranked 8th out of 32 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. While the district has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, a few standout institutions like Sunnyside Elementary School and North Smyrna Elementary School consistently rank among the top elementary schools in Delaware, with strong test scores and academic achievement.

The district's only high school, Smyrna High School, also performs well, ranking in the top 20 high schools in the state with an 88.2% four-year graduation rate and a low 3.0% dropout rate. However, the district faces challenges, such as high chronic absenteeism rates at some schools and disparities in test scores, with some schools like Smyrna Middle School and Moore (John Bassett) School struggling to meet state proficiency levels.

Overall, the Smyrna School District has a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, with significant variations in academic performance, student-teacher ratios, and per-student spending across the district. While the district has some standout institutions, it will need to address challenges such as chronic absenteeism and disparities in test scores to ensure all students in the Smyrna community receive a high-quality education.