Excellent
#95 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 5% in state
Sussex Central Elementary
Elementary School · Sussex County Public Schools · Stony Creek, VA
A Sussex County Public Schools elementary school where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21392 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, VA 23882
- Math 75% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Sussex Central Elementary score 72% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 73% in 2025, across a 13-year record (2013–2025).
Show all 10 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 68% (multi-year average, 2013-2025) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2013-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
105.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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Where Sussex Central Elementary 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
- County Safety: Elevated1,177/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$60,337
Median home value
$160,800
Median rent
$690/mo
College educated
16.6%
Homeownership
76.4%
Poverty rate
16.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23882; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Sussex County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 3
- Rank in district
- #1 of 3
- District spending per student
- $24,850NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Sussex Central Elementary is listed in Sussex County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sussex Central Elementary
Sussex Central Elementary is a public elementary school in Stony Creek, VA, part of Sussex County Public Schools, serving approximately 448 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 out of 10 and ranks #95 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex Central Elementary
What grades does Sussex Central Elementary serve?
Sussex Central Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Sussex Central Elementary?
Sussex Central Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 448 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central Elementary is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Sussex Central Elementary rank in VA?
Sussex Central Elementary ranks #95 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sussex Central Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex Central Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.9 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sussex Central Elementary has 68% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2025).
Is Sussex Central Elementary a charter school?
No, Sussex Central Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sussex Central Elementary a Title I school?
No, Sussex Central Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sussex Central Elementary?
105.8% of students at Sussex Central Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 448
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 12.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.1%
- Phone
- (434) 246-8960
- Area population (ZIP 23882)
- 1,967
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 46
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 · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- 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 23882; 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, 2013-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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