Below Average
#184 of 219 schools in DE
Sussex Central High School
High School · Indian River School District · Georgetown, DE
An Indian River School District high school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
26026 Patriots Way, Georgetown, DE 19947
- Math 20% proficient (2022)
- Reading 28% proficient (2022)
- 72.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sussex Central High School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. DE average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 41 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 24% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 35% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from DE state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Sussex Central High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High5,692/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Georgetown), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$68,529
Median home value
$294,000
Median rent
$1,298/mo
College educated
18.3%
Homeownership
67.7%
Poverty rate
11.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19947; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ennis (howard T.) SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.0 | PK–12 | 0.2 mi | 316 | Compare → |
| Delmarva Christian High SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 9–12 | 3.7 mi | 184 | Compare → |
| Indian River High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,092 | Compare → |
| Indian River Intensive Learning CenterEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 12 | Not available | 136 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Indian River School District
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #13 of 15
- District spending per student
- $19,367NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sussex Central High School is listed in Indian River School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sussex Central High School
Sussex Central High School is a public high school in Georgetown, DE, part of Indian River School District, serving approximately 2,012 students in grades 9th-12th with a 14.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #184 of 219 schools in DE. State assessment records show 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex Central High School
What grades does Sussex Central High School serve?
Sussex Central High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,012 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School is 14.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sussex Central High School rank in DE?
Sussex Central High School ranks #184 of 219 schools in DE.
What is Sussex Central High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex Central High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Sussex Central High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sussex Central High School has 35% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Sussex Central High School a charter school?
No, Sussex Central High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sussex Central High School a Title I school?
No, Sussex Central High School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 140
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 43.4%
- Phone
- (302) 934-3166
- 4-Year Graduation
- 72.0%
- Area population (ZIP 19947)
- 19,343
- Area average commute
- 28.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19947; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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