Sussex Central High School is a senior high school in unincorporated Sussex County, Delaware, near Georgetown. It is a part of the Indian River School District.
Serving 2,012 students in grades 9-12, Sussex Central High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 2,012 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Graduation Rate: 79% (Btm 50% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Sussex Central High School serves the northwest part of Georgetown, DE, covering an area of approximately 218.4 square miles. Parents can expect a typical drive of about 15-20 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone being around 13.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
School Overview
Sussex Central High School's student population of 2,012 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 131 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
2,012 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
131 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Success With Class
School Rankings
Sussex Central High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Central High School is 0.64, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#133 out of 199 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
31%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
42%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
49%
20%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
33%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
79%
88.9%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)43.4%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
10%
5%
Showing 2004–2013. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Royal blue, Gold
Source: 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 #133 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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, Cape Henlopen High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 28% 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 79%, which is lower than the Delaware state average of 88.9%.
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
2,012 students attend Sussex Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Sussex Central High School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, 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 15:1, which is equal to the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sussex Central High School offer ?
Sussex Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
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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