For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 416 students in Clayton, DE.
The top-ranked public high school in Clayton, DE is First State Military Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Clayton, DE public high school have an average math proficiency score of 12% (versus the Delaware public high school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 52% statewide average). High schools in Clayton have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Delaware public high schools.
Clayton, DE public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Delaware average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is First State Military Academy, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Delaware or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high school average of 60% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Clayton, DE (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
First State Military Academy
Charter School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
355 West Duck Creek Road, P.o.
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Clayton, DE 19938
(302) 223-2150
Gr: 9-12 | 416 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Clayton, DE?
The top-ranked public high schools in Clayton, DE include First State Military Academy.
How many public high schools are located in Clayton?
1 public high schools are located in Clayton.
What is the racial composition of students in Clayton?
Clayton public high schools minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Delaware public high schools average of 60% (majority Black).
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