Sussex Central High School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Georgetown, Delaware 19947 · Indian River School District
#20 of 34 high schools in Delaware
#14494 of 16,910 nationally
About Sussex Central High School
Sussex Central High School is a public high located in Georgetown, in the Indian River School District school district of Delaware, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,012 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 24.5 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of high schools in United States and 20th of 34 ranked high schools in Delaware. Its strongest component is students per teacher (46th percentile), and its weakest is math proficiency (18th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,012.
There are 6 schools in Georgetown; Sussex Central High School ranks 4th of 5 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)33%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)–
- Students per teacher (15%)15.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Sussex Central High School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,012
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Students per teacher
- 15.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 33%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
Free academic assessment
Is your child on grade level in reading and math?
Success Tutoring offers personalised English and math tutoring from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Start with a free online assessment and a clear plan for the year ahead.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Schools near Sussex Central High School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Millsboro Middle School
Millsboro · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students · 5.6 km away
East Millsboro Elementary School
Millsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
820 students · 6.5 km away
Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
825 students · 8.2 km away
Georgetown Middle School
Georgetown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students · 8.2 km away
Sussex Academy
Georgetown · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,182 students · 8.3 km away
Bryan Allen Stevenson School of Excellence
Georgetown · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
208 students · 10 km away
North Georgetown Elementary School
Georgetown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
754 students · 11 km away
Long Neck Elementary School
Millsboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
712 students · 12 km away
Indian River High School
Dagsboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,073 students · 13 km away
Clayton (John M.) Elementary School
Frankford · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Delaware with a comparable Enrollment.
Penn (William) High School
New Castle · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,069 students
Cape Henlopen High School
Lewes · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,889 students
Dover High School
Dover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,812 students
Smyrna High School
Smyrna · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,777 students
Caesar Rodney High School
Camden · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,254 students
Christiana High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 6–12
1,425 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Sussex Central High School a good school?
Sussex Central High School has a Success Index (US) of 24.5 out of 100 (Lower 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #20 of 34 in Delaware. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Sussex Central High School rank in Delaware?
Sussex Central High School ranks #20 of 34 high schools in Delaware and #14494 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School had 2,012 students in 2025.
Is Sussex Central High School a elementary school or a high school?
Sussex Central High School is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sussex Central High School?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Sussex Central High School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.