Sussex Academy School District
School District · Georgetown, Delaware
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Avg Rating
6.5
out of 10
Schools
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,841
Student-Teacher Ratio
21.4:1
Evaluating Sussex Academy?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Sussex Academy as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
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Sussex Academy
Georgetown · Other. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$12,841
$6,526 vs Delaware median
District size
1,158 students
Smaller than Delaware median
Top-Rated Schools in Sussex Academy
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (1 of 1). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sussex Academy | 6.5 / 10 |
See all 1 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Sussex Academy
Sussex Academy is a Georgetown, Delaware school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 1,158 students with a student-teacher ratio of 21.4:1. The district invests $12,841 per student annually.
With an average rating of 6.5/10, Sussex Academy demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Sussex Academy, which has a composite score of 6.5/10.
In standardized testing, Sussex Academy students show an average math proficiency of 68.7% and ELA proficiency of 79.9%.
District Map
Schools in Sussex Academy, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Sussex Academy with test data.
District Details
- State
- Delaware
- City
- Georgetown
- Total Enrollment
- 1,158
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy has 1 schools in total. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Sussex Academy?
The average composite rating for Sussex Academy is 6.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy spends $12,841 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sussex Academy?
The average student-teacher ratio in Sussex Academy is 21.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy is the highest-rated school in Sussex Academy with a composite score of 6.5/10.
What are the test scores in Sussex Academy?
Across schools in Sussex Academy with test data, the average math proficiency is 68.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 79.9%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 68.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 79.9%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Delaware Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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