How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware | Smyrna, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 14,771 | 6,067 |
| Number of Schools | 27 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.9:1 | 15.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $23,101 | $15,860 |
| Federal Revenue | 14.7% | 11.2% |
| State Revenue | 48.1% | 69.6% |
| Local Revenue | 37.2% | 19.3% |
Red Clay Consolidated 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 | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 32.2% | 49.5% |
| African American | 28.8% | 33.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 30.5% | 9.6% |
| Asian | 3.9% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 4.3% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Red Clay Consolidated School District | Smyrna School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 63 | 17 |
| Schools with AP | 5 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 274.8:1 | 368:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 28.6% | 18.6% |
School Types
Red Clay Consolidated School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Smyrna School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.