- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Georgetown, DE
Sussex Central High School
Federal NCES profile for Sussex Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100068000090
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Sussex Central High School earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware.
- #7 of 7
- public schools in Georgetown · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 14.6:1
- students per teacher
- 2,012
- students enrolled
Sussex Central High School has class sizes near the Delaware median. Computed live against every Delaware school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Sussex Central High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Georgetown, DE.
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
NCES ID 100068000090 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-27 students YoY
Sussex Central High School held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 138.0 → 140.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-27 students YoY 100068000090 · Georgetown, DE High · LARGE · TRAD
2,012 enr · 14.6:1 · RII 26
Nearest enrollment peer: Indian River High School (1,073 students)
Sussex Central High School held near 2,012 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-27 headcount). Teacher FTE added 138.0 → 140.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Delaware schools → · Find another →
Sussex Central High School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Sussex Central High School
2,012 students
- Indian River H
Indian River High School
1,073 students
- Georgetown Mid
Georgetown Middle School
861 students
- Georgetown Ele
Georgetown Elementary School
825 students
- East Millsboro
East Millsboro Elementary School
820 students
- Selbyville Mid 770
Selbyville Middle School
770 students
What this shows Sussex Central High School reports 2,012 students on the CCD universe file.
How Sussex Central High School compares
Sussex Central High School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Delaware and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 2% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.6:1
Leaner classes than 51% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
2,012
Bigger than 98% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 61% in Delaware - lower ratio than 39% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,367
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $18,304
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors6.0 FTE
Per 335 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
253
in-school suspensions + 83 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 14 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 48.8%
White 32.7%
African American 13.0%
Two or More 3.8%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Sussex Central High School is more mixed than the Delaware school average of 61.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
District finance for Indian River School District reports $19,367 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Sussex Central High School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indian River High School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Georgetown Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| East Millsboro Elementary School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Selbyville Middle School | Smaller | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Sussex Central High School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.3:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar high schools in Georgetown
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~2,012 students)
Frequently asked questions about Sussex Central High School
How many students attend Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has 2,012 students enrolled. It is a high school in Georgetown, DE. CCD year-over-year: 2,039 (2022-23) → 2,012 (2023-24), nearly flat (-27).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School is 14.6:1, which is 5% higher than the Delaware average of 13.9:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Sussex Central High School?
The largest demographic group at Sussex Central High School is Hispanic or Latino at 48.8% of enrollment, in Georgetown, DE. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Sussex Central High School rank among public schools in Georgetown?
By Resource Investment Index, Sussex Central High School ranks #7 of 7 public schools in Georgetown, DE. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Georgetown on the city page.
What other schools are in Indian River School District?
Besides Sussex Central High School, Indian River School District also operates Indian River High School (1,073 students), Georgetown Middle School (861 students), and Georgetown Elementary School (825 students). See the Indian River School District district page for the complete list.