SUSSEX CENTRAL MIDDLE

Sussex County Public Schools
21356 Sussex Drive
Sussex, VA 23884
236 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
Sussex Central Middle School, located in Sussex, Virginia, serves as a key educational institution for the Sussex County Public Schools district. Situated at 21356 Sussex Drive, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with the social and emotional development of students during their critical middle school years. The school community emphasizes a commitment to preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a structured curriculum and promoting essential life skills within a supportive learning atmosphere.

Beyond its core academic program, Sussex Central Middle plays a vital role in the local community by providing various extracurricular opportunities, such as athletics and student organizations, which aim to encourage student engagement and school spirit. The faculty and staff strive to work collaboratively with parents and guardians to maintain high expectations, ensuring that each student has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed both inside and outside the classroom.
236
Total Students
20.0
Full-Time Teachers
11.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
100.4%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • Black
    171 (72.5 %)
  • White
    45 (19.1 %)
  • Hispanic
    12 (5.1 %)
  • Two or More
    6 (2.5 %)
  • Asian
    1 (0.4 %)
  • American Indian
    1 (0.4 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle 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)246-2251
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 236
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 20.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 11.8
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 237
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 6 80
Grade 7 69
Grade 8 87
Gender Ratio