Sussex Central High School
Tel:
(302)934-3166
- Sussex Central High School serves 1,597 students in grades 9-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 39% (which is lower than the Delaware state average of 54%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the Delaware state level of 15:1.
- Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Delaware state average of 55%.
Top Placements
Sussex Central High School places among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
- Sussex Central High School's student population of 1,597 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 104 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 9-12 |
| Total Students | 1,597 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 104 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Sussex Central High School's student:teacher ratio of 15:1 has increased from 14:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Sussex Central High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (DE) |
| Overall School Rank | #161 out of 200 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 39% | 54% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 15:1 |
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| Asian | 1% | 4% |
| Hispanic | 36% | 17% |
| Black | 14% | 30% |
| White | 44% | 45% |
| Two or more races | 5% | 3% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.66 | 0.68 |
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| Graduation Rate | 82% | 87% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | n/a | n/a |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Indian River School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, DE Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Sussex Central High School is Sussex Academy Of Arts And Sciences (3.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Millsboro Middle School (3.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Millsboro Middle School (3.4 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Millsboro Millsboro Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 694 students
3.4 miles
302 East State Street
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302)934-3200 3.4 6-8 694 - Georgetown Sussex Academy Of Arts And Sciences Charter School
Grades: 6-12 | 692 students
3.7 miles
21150 Airport Road
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)856-3636 3.7 6-12 692 - Millsboro East Millsboro Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 825 students
4.0 miles
29346 Iron Branch Road
Millsboro, DE 19966
(302)934-3222 4.0 PK-5 825 - Frankford Carver (g.w.) Educational Center Alternative School
4.9 miles
30207 Frankford School Road
Frankford, DE 19945
(302)732-3800 4.9 n/a n/a - Georgetown Georgetown Elementary School Grades: PK-5 | 740 students
5.2 miles
301-a West Market Street
Georgetown, DE 19947
(302)856-1940 5.2 PK-5 740
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