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Sussex Central High School

21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882

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Sussex Central High School serves 303 students in grades 9-12.

Sussex Central High School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Sussex Central High School's student population of 303 students has declined by 11% over five school years.

The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)

Total Students

303 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

36 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Sussex Central High School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Sussex Central High School is 0.43, 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (VA)

Overall Testing Rank

#619 out of 1792 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

60-69%

54%

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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

70-79%

69%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

8:1

14:1

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American Indian

n/a

Asian

n/a

Hispanic

18%

Black

73%

22%

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White

20%

46%

This chart display the percentage of White students in Sussex Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.43

0.70

This chart display the diversity score of Sussex Central High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Graduation Rate

80-84%

89%

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Eligible for Free Lunch

90%

35%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)

12%

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 Virginia by year, with the latest 2014-15 school year data.

School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Sussex County Public Schools School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Sussex Central High School's ranking?

Sussex Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for: Most improved public schools (Top 10%), Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%), Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 5%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).

What is the graduation rate of Sussex Central High School?

The graduation rate of Sussex Central High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.

How many students attend Sussex Central High School?

303 students attend Sussex Central High School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

73% of Sussex Central High School students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Sussex Central High School?

Sussex Central High School has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.

What grades does Sussex Central High School offer ?

Sussex Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).

What school district is Sussex Central High School part of?

Sussex Central High School is part of Sussex County Public Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 303 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
Minority Enrollment: 80%
Graduation Rate
: 80-84% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 60-69% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 70-79% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education