SUSSEX CENTRAL HIGH

Sussex County Public Schools
21394 Sussex Drive
Sussex, VA 23884
319 Students
High School 9th - 12th
School Overview
Sussex Central High School, located at 21394 Sussex Drive in Sussex, Virginia, serves as the primary secondary educational institution for the Sussex County Public Schools district. Situated in a rural community, the school is central to the local area's academic and extracurricular life, offering a range of programs designed to prepare students for both higher education and the workforce. The facility functions as a hub for the district, hosting various athletic events, community gatherings, and student-led initiatives that help define the character of the surrounding county.

As an institution, Sussex Central High emphasizes the importance of community involvement and student development. The school strives to foster an environment that supports academic achievement through a diverse curriculum while encouraging student participation in sports, clubs, and vocational programs. By maintaining close ties to the local community, the school aims to provide its students with the resources, mentorship, and opportunities necessary to succeed after graduation, reflecting the values and aspirations of the Sussex County region.
319
Total Students
32.5
Full-Time Teachers
9.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
103.8%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    224 (70.2 %)
  • White
    60 (18.8 %)
  • Hispanic
    18 (5.6 %)
  • Two or More
    13 (4.1 %)
  • Asian
    2 (0.6 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.3 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: High School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Supplemental Virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Sussex County Public Schools
Phone: (434)246-6051
Grade Range: 9th - 12th
Total Students: 319
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 32.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 9.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 331
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 9 100
Grade 10 76
Grade 11 81
Grade 12 62
Gender Ratio