Sussex Central High School vs. Indian River High School
Should I attend Sussex Central High School or Indian River High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Sussex Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Indian River High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 1,003 students in grades 9-12, Indian River High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Delaware state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 58% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,916 students
1,003 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
136 teachers
75 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#91 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#42 out of 196 schools in DE
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
23%
30-34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50-54%
Graduation Rate
72%
83%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
676
289
Grade 10 Students
473
265
Grade 11 Students
443
227
Grade 12 Students
324
222
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
2%
% Hispanic
44%
26%
% Black
12%
8%
% White
38%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
Diversity Score
0.65
0.56
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
25%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
