Public schools in Smyrna, DE
6 open public schools with an address in Smyrna, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
6
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
4,910
6 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
15.3:1
Delaware median 14.6:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Smyrna public schools
The federal directory lists 6 public schools in Smyrna, DE: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 6 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 4,910 students, an average of 818 per school. The largest campus is Smyrna High School (1,777 students), and the largest elementary school is North Smyrna Elementary School (557).
Every listed school belongs to Smyrna School District. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 15.3:1, higher than the statewide school median of 14.6:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School districts and agencies serving Smyrna
Elementary schools in Smyrna
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Smyrna Elementary School Smyrna School District | PK–03 | 557 | 13.9:1 | |
| Smyrna Elementary School Smyrna School District | KG–03 | 420 | 13.1:1 | |
| Sunnyside Elementary School Smyrna School District | KG–04 | 507 | 15.8:1 |
Middle schools in Smyrna
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Moore (John Bassett) School Smyrna School District | 04–06 | 638 | 14.8:1 | |
| Smyrna Middle School Smyrna School District | 07–08 | 1,011 | 16.9:1 |
High schools in Smyrna
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Smyrna High School Smyrna School District | 09–12 | 1,777 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White47.2%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black35.5%
- Asian1.4%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.4%
Enrollment-weighted across 6 Smyrna schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (4,910 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Smyrna
How many public schools are in Smyrna, DE?
The current NCES directory lists 6 open public schools with a location address in Smyrna: 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 4,910 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Smyrna?
All listed public schools with an address in Smyrna belong to Smyrna School District. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Smyrna?
Smyrna High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Smyrna, with 1,777 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Smyrna?
No school with an address in Smyrna is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Delaware.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Smyrna schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Smyrna public schools is 15.3:1, higher than the Delaware school median of 14.6:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Smyrna guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Delaware cities