Sussex Central High School

26026 Patriots Way
Georgetown, DE 19947
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 50%
Serving 1,916 students in grades 9-12, Sussex Central High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is equal to the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 72% (Btm 50% in DE)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Sussex Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Sussex Central High School's student population of 1,916 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 136 teachers has grown by 19% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,916 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
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School Rankings

Sussex Central High School ranks within the top 50% of all 196 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Central High School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (DE)
#91 out of 196 schools
(Top 50%)
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23%
27%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Sussex Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
42%
42%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Sussex Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
44%
19%
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Black
12%
30%
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White
38%
42%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.65
This chart display the diversity score of Sussex Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Delaware by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
80%
This chart display graduation rate of Sussex Central High School and public school graduation rate of Delaware by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
34%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Sussex Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Delaware by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sussex Central High School's ranking?
Sussex Central High School is ranked #91 out of 196 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Delaware.
What schools are Sussex Central High School often compared to?
Sussex Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Indian River High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% DE state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Central High School?
The graduation rate of Sussex Central High School is 72%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 80%.
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
1,916 students attend Sussex Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Sussex Central High School students are Hispanic, 38% of students are White, 12% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 14:1.
What grades does Sussex Central High School offer ?
Sussex Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Sussex Central High School part of?
Sussex Central High School is part of Indian River School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,916 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : 72% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 23% (Top 50%)
  • : 42% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education

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