For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 312 students in Sussex County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Sussex County, VA is Sussex Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 65% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Sussex County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 87%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Central High School, with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sussex County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Grades: 9-12
| 312 students
Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
10415 Higgins St
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391
Grades: K-3
| 209 students
21356 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
(804) 834-2281
Sussex, VA 23884
(804) 834-2281
Grades: 4-7
| 369 students
Sussex I State Prison (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24414 Musselwhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-8867
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-8867
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Sussex II State Prison (Closed 2021)
Alternative School
24427 Musslewhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Sussex County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Sussex County, VA include Sussex Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sussex County, VA?
1 public high schools are located in Sussex County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County, VA?
Sussex County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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