How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Brandywine School District | Sussex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Wilmington, Delaware | Georgetown, Delaware |
| Total Enrollment | 10,367 | 1,118 |
| Number of Schools | 16 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.4:1 | 18.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Brandywine School District | Sussex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,794 | $12,767 |
| Federal Revenue | 12.6% | 6.4% |
| State Revenue | 45.9% | 70.4% |
| Local Revenue | 41.5% | 23.2% |
Brandywine School District
Federal State Local
Sussex Academy
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Brandywine School District | Sussex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| White | 40.7% | 70.0% |
| African American | 37.9% | 5.5% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.4% | 15.6% |
| Asian | 5.9% | 3.1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 1.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 5.7% | 4.7% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | — | — |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Brandywine School District | Sussex Academy |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 48 | 10 |
| Schools with AP | 3 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 355.8:1 | 394:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 21.8% |
School Types
Brandywine School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Sussex Academy
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.