How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Cape Henlopen School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Lewes, Delaware | Smyrna, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 6,336 | 6,067 |
| Number of Schools | 9 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.5:1 | 16:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Cape Henlopen School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $20,712 | $16,084 |
| Federal Revenue | 9.1% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 49.1% | 69.6% |
| Local Revenue | 41.8% | 19.3% |
Cape Henlopen School District
Federal State Local
Smyrna School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Cape Henlopen School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 64.5% | 49.5% |
| African American | 8.3% | 33.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 19.0% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | N/A | N/A |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Cape Henlopen School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 16 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 471.6:1 | 382.6:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.9% | 19.0% |
School Types
Cape Henlopen School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 5
Smyrna School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.