Sussex Central High

Summary:

Sussex Central High is a public high school in Sussex, Virginia, serving 319 students in grades 9-12. The school is part of the Sussex County Public Schools district, which is ranked 76 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

One of the key strengths of Sussex Central High is its exceptional performance for specific student subgroups. The school has a significantly higher percentage of African American students (70.22%) compared to nearby Prince George High (31.96%) and Southampton High (39.79%), and it has performed exceptionally well for its African American and low socioeconomic status student subgroups, ranking in the top 52 and 94 out of 249 and 320 Virginia high schools, respectively, in the 2023-2024 school year. Additionally, the school has shown strong performance in several subject areas, outperforming the state and district averages, with 91.18% proficiency in Algebra I, 92.31% in Algebra II, and 91.43% in Biology.

While Sussex Central High has demonstrated consistent improvement in its statewide ranking, from a 1-star rating in 2013-2014 to a 3-star rating in 2023-2024, the school also faces some challenges. Its test scores have shown fluctuations over the years, and it has a very high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 91.03% to 101.25% over the past three school years. Compared to the nearby Prince George County Public Schools and Southampton County Public Schools districts, Sussex Central High has its own unique strengths and areas for improvement, but its commitment to supporting its diverse student population is evident in its strong performance for specific subgroups.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 21394 Sussex Drive
       Sussex, VA  23884-0307


(434) 246-6051

District: Sussex County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
145th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $2,973 Help


Feeder schools for Sussex Central High:

Elementary:    Sussex Central Elementary
Middle:    Sussex Central Middle

Student/teacher ratio:  9.8 Help
Number of students:  319

Racial breakdown:

African American:
70.2%
White:
18.8%
Hispanic:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  101.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Sussex Central High ranks better than 55.9% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.54. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Sussex Central High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Sussex Central High is $2,973.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Sussex Central High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex Central High 145th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Sussex Central High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sussex County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Sussex County Public Schools 76th of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Sussex Central High

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Rank History for all students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 32.25 263rd 308 14.6%
2006 30.40 260th 314 17.2%
2007 21.55 293rd 313 6.4%
2008 35.05 239th 316 24.4%
2009 24.17 289th 313 7.7%
2010 16.99 304th 317 4.1%
2011 19.22 300th 320 6.3%
2012 18.31 298th 321 7.2%
2013 17.31 303rd 321 5.6%
2014 25.17 281st 322 12.7%
2015 41.18 202nd 322 37.3%
2016 50.98 145th 321 54.8%
2017 35.82 238th 324 26.5%
2018 25.71 287th 326 12.0%
2019 32.91 264th 327 19.3%
2021 43.08 175th 327 46.5%
2022 41.30 211th 325 35.1%
2023 52.41 178th 326 45.4%
2024 59.54 145th 329 55.9%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 64.57 94th 320 70.6%
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Rank History for Female students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 60.60 136th 320 57.5%
2024 70.43 80th 322 75.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 62.41 87th 253 65.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 43.30 215th 321 33.0%
2024 41.25 224th 322 30.4%
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Rank History for African American students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 67.69 64th 240 73.3%
2024 71.06 52nd 249 79.1%
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Rank History for White students at Sussex Central High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 45.07 210th 315 33.3%
2024 43.90 220th 314 29.9%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: Virginia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Sussex Central High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 382 382
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 355 355
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 572 572
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 575 575
1993 114 400 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 514
1994 123 425 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 548
1995 89 339 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1996 89 339 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 428
1997 80 333 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 413
1998 85 313 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 398
1999 84 297 0 0 0 n/a n/a 0 381
2000 95 283 0 0 0 n/a n/a -4 374
2001 96 292 1 0 0 n/a n/a 0 389
2002 85 286 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2003 85 286 1 3 0 n/a n/a 0 375
2004 75 294 0 4 0 n/a n/a 0 373
2005 74 348 0 7 0 n/a n/a 0 429
2006 93 382 2 6 0 n/a n/a 0 483
2007 95 390 1 5 0 n/a n/a 2 493
2008 90 359 4 7 0 n/a n/a 0 460
2009 79 318 0 10 0 n/a n/a 1 408
2010 107 393 0 8 0 n/a n/a 1 509
2011 112 363 0 8 0 0 1 0 484
2012 98 333 4 6 0 0 2 0 443
2013 96 311 3 12 0 0 1 0 423
2014 78 250 3 10 0 0 0 0 341
2015 72 260 3 13 0 0 0 0 348
2016 73 250 2 11 0 0 0 0 336
2017 72 261 1 8 0 0 0 0 342
2018 73 235 0 7 0 0 1 0 316
2019 64 236 0 11 0 0 3 0 314
2020 73 231 0 11 0 0 6 0 321
2021 60 220 1 12 0 0 10 0 303
2022 55 224 2 18 1 0 12 0 312
2023 60 224 2 18 1 1 13 0 319

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Sussex Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 382 28.1 13.5 n/a
1990 355 21.4 16.5 n/a
1991 572 32.5 17.6 n/a
1992 575 33.1 17.3 n/a
1993 514 36.4 14.1 n/a
1994 548 41.5 n/a 47.4
1995 428 n/a 0.0 94.9
1996 428 n/a 0.0 94.9
1997 413 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 398 n/a 0.0 95
1999 381 30.0 12.7 94.8
2000 374 n/a 0.0 98.1
2001 389 28.7 13.6 99.2
2002 375 45.3 8.3 54.9
2003 375 45.3 8.3 54.9
2004 373 39.3 9.5 54.7
2005 429 40.3 10.6 62.5
2006 483 39.0 12.4 62.5
2007 493 31.8 15.5 62.1
2008 460 30.3 15.2 62.2
2009 408 31.1 13.2 66.1
2010 509 37.2 13.6 70.1
2011 484 33.1 14.5 72.3
2012 443 39.0 11.3 75.4
2013 423 39.8 10.6 73.5
2014 341 33.2 10.2 76
2015 348 33.0 10.5 77.3
2016 336 32.0 10.5 78
2017 342 30.7 11.1 79.5
2018 316 33.2 9.4 81
2019 314 29.1 10.7 88.5
2020 321 34.6 9.2 88.5
2021 303 35.8 8.4 n/a
2022 312 34.8 8.9 91
2023 319 32.5 9.8 101.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Sussex Central High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 382 28.1 13.5 n/a
1990 355 21.4 16.5 n/a
1991 572 32.5 17.6 n/a
1992 575 33.1 17.3 n/a
1993 514 36.4 14.1 n/a
1994 548 41.5 n/a 47.4
1995 428 n/a 0.0 94.9
1996 428 n/a 0.0 94.9
1997 413 n/a 0.0 94.9
1998 398 n/a 0.0 95
1999 381 30.0 12.7 94.8
2000 374 n/a 0.0 98.1
2001 389 28.7 13.6 99.2
2002 375 45.3 8.3 54.9
2003 375 45.3 8.3 54.9
2004 373 39.3 9.5 54.7
2005 429 40.3 10.6 62.5
2006 483 39.0 12.4 62.5
2007 493 31.8 15.5 62.1
2008 460 30.3 15.2 62.2
2009 408 31.1 13.2 66.1
2010 509 37.2 13.6 70.1
2011 484 33.1 14.5 72.3
2012 443 39.0 11.3 75.4
2013 423 39.8 10.6 73.5
2014 341 33.2 10.2 76
2015 348 33.0 10.5 77.3
2016 336 32.0 10.5 78
2017 342 30.7 11.1 79.5
2018 316 33.2 9.4 81
2019 314 29.1 10.7 88.5
2020 321 34.6 9.2 88.5
2021 303 35.8 8.4 n/a
2022 312 34.8 8.9 91
2023 319 32.5 9.8 101.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Sussex Central High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $00 (0.0%) $684 (100.0%) $684
2020 $494 (27.6%) $1,299 (72.4%) $1,793
2021 $628 (21.1%) $2,345 (78.9%) $2,973

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Sussex Central High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 264th of 327 High schoolsRanks 178th of 326 High schools
 26.1%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Sussex Central High)7968
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Sussex County Public Schools)7968
 11%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Sussex Central High)6843
 25%
   End of Course Geometry (Sussex County Public Schools)6843
 25%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Sussex Central High)7469
 5%
   End of Course Algebra I (Sussex County Public Schools)8476
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Sussex Central High)7455
 19%
   End of Course Algebra II (Sussex County Public Schools)7455
 19%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Sussex Central High)8560
 25%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Sussex Central High)7159
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Sussex County Public Schools)7159
 12%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Sussex Central High)7261
 11%
   End of Course Earth Science (Sussex County Public Schools)7161
 10%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Sussex Central High)8490
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (Sussex County Public Schools)8490
 6%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Sussex Central High)6242
 20%
   End of Course VA and US History (Sussex County Public Schools)6242
 20%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Sussex Central High)8071
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Sussex County Public Schools)8071
 9%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Sussex Central High)7668
 8%
   End of Course World History II (Sussex County Public Schools)7668
 8%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students314319
 1.6%
African American236224
 5.1%
American Indian01
Asian02
Hispanic1118
 63.6%
Pacific Islander01
White6460
 6.3%
Two or More Races313
 333.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients88.5%101.3%
 12.7%


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Students at Sussex Central High are 70% African American, 19% White, 6% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

In the 2022-23 school year, 319 students attended Sussex Central High.

Sussex Central High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Sussex Central Elementary
Middle : Sussex Central Middle

Sussex Central High ranks 145th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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