For the 2026 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 32%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 51% 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 (2026)
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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