How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Mathews County Public Schools | Sussex County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Mathews, Virginia | Stony Creek, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 911 | 998 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.1:1 | 11.3:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Mathews County Public Schools | Sussex County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,565 | $24,850 |
| Federal Revenue | 11.5% | 18.1% |
| State Revenue | 32.7% | 45.6% |
| Local Revenue | 55.9% | 36.3% |
Mathews County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Sussex County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Mathews County Public Schools | Sussex County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 77.0% | 20.8% |
| African American | 8.2% | 66.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.6% | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.5% | 0.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.4% |
| Multiracial | 7.5% | 3.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 73.7% | 99.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Mathews County Public Schools | Sussex County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 5 | 1 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 252.3:1 | 159.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 25.8% | 29.6% |
School Types
Mathews County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
Sussex County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
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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.