Sussex Central High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Sussex, Virginia 23884 · Sussex County Public Schools
#253 of 317 high schools in Virginia
#4607 of 16,910 nationally
About Sussex Central High
Sussex Central High is a public high located in Sussex, in the Sussex County Public Schools school district of Virginia, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 331 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 64.7 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 253rd of 317 ranked high schools in Virginia. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (87th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 331.
There are 2 schools in Sussex; Sussex Central High ranks 2nd of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)72%
- Reading proficiency (30%)82%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)100%
- Students per teacher (15%)11.0
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 by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 331
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 100%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 11.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 82%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 72%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Sussex Central High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
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Frequently asked questions
Is Sussex Central High a good school?
Sussex Central High has a Success Index (US) of 64.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #253 of 317 in Virginia. 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 rank in Virginia?
Sussex Central High ranks #253 of 317 high schools in Virginia and #4607 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Sussex Central High?
Sussex Central High had 331 students in 2025.
Is Sussex Central High a elementary school or a high school?
Sussex Central High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Sussex Central High?
There are 2 schools within 15 km of Sussex Central High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.