Very Good
#462 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 25% in state
Sussex Central High
High School · Sussex County Public Schools · Stony Creek, VA
A Sussex County Public Schools high school where students score 23 points above what's typical for similar communities.
21394 Sussex Drive, Stony Creek, VA 23882
- Math 82% vs VA 75% (2025)
- Reading 91% vs VA 76% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Sussex Central High score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 10 points since 2019, reaching 87% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 27 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
100.6%
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 High 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 27Somewhat 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
- #2 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 High is listed in Sussex County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Sussex Central High
Sussex Central High is a public high school in Stony Creek, VA, part of Sussex County Public Schools, serving approximately 321 students in grades 9th-12th with a 10.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #462 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Sussex Central High
What grades does Sussex Central High serve?
Sussex Central High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Sussex Central High?
Sussex Central High has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High is 10.4:1. 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 rank in VA?
Sussex Central High ranks #462 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Sussex Central High's MySchoolScout rating?
Sussex Central High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Sussex Central High has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Sussex Central High a charter school?
No, Sussex Central High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Sussex Central High a Title I school?
No, Sussex Central High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Sussex Central High?
100.6% of students at Sussex Central High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Sussex County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 30.2%
- Phone
- (434) 246-6051
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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