Enrollment
2,012
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
2024-25 NCES data High school (grades 9-12) NCES 100068000090
Sussex Central High School — Georgetown, DE
Federal NCES profile for Sussex Central High School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators — Resource Investment Index 37/100.
👥 Class size 41
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 33
📋 Attendance 0
How this works: Each indicator above is scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC data, then averaged into the Resource Investment Index. This measures resource allocation — staffing, programs, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes. Full methodology →
School address
District: Indian River School District · Delaware
Public location data per NCES (National Center for Education Statistics) Common Core of Data. Verify the school's current address on the NCES CCD record.
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.8:1
vs 14.1:1 Delaware avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sussex Central High School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
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What this school's NCES data tells you
Sussex Central High School reports 2,012 enrolled students to the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) alongside 138.0 full-time-equivalent teachers, producing a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. That figure sits 5% above the Delaware state mean of 14.1:1, signalling larger average class loads than peers in the same state. Against the national 2024-25 average of 15.9:1, it is 7% lower, a useful calibration for families comparing districts across state lines.
The school offers 16 Advanced Placement courses, a stronger academic pipeline indicator than enrollment alone. Counselor coverage works out to roughly 335 students per counselor, above the ASCA-recommended ceiling of 250:1. Chronic absenteeism — missing 10% or more of school days — stands at 43.9% according to the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection.
On the finance side, the surrounding Indian River School District spends $21,100 per pupil district-wide, above the Delaware average of $18,485 and above the national average of $19,490. Revenue comes 32.7% from local sources (property taxes), 55.4% from the state, and 11.9% from federal programs per the NCES F-33 finance survey. Taken together, these measurements produce a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F), calculated from 5 distinct NCES and CRDC indicators measuring resource allocation rather than academic outcomes.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sussex Central High School compares
Cross-validating school-level NCES values against Delaware state and U.S. national means lets readers see whether this school is an outlier or in line with peers.
| Metric | This school | vs Delaware | Delaware avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.8:1 | ▲ 5% | 14.1:1 | 15.9:1 |
| Enrollment | 2,012 | top 98% | — | — |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
What the federal data reveals about equity at this school
Federal measurements — not ratings — surface the resource and opportunity picture. Below are the indicators that researchers, civil-rights monitors, and funding formulas use to assess equity.
Staffing depth
14.8:1
students per teacher
— 5% above state mean
Top 65% in Delaware — lower ratio than 35% of state schools
Below the 15:1 benchmark — typical of schools with smaller class sizes and more individualized attention.
Engagement
43.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Chronic absenteeism at or above 20% — the CDC threshold for "high" — signals significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$21,100
per pupil, district-wide
— above Delaware avg of $18,485
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.
Overview
Enrollment 2,012 Top 98% in Delaware — larger than 2% of 223 state schools
Teachers (FTE) 138.0
Students per teacher 14.8:1 +5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible —
NCES ID 100068000090
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.
Programs & staff
AP courses offered 16
Counselors (FTE) 6.0
Students per counselor 335:1
Discipline & special education
Chronically absent 43.9%
In-school suspensions 253
Out-of-school suspensions 83
Expulsions 14
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes Sussex Central High School.
$21,100
Per student
+14%
vs Delaware
Avg $18,485
+8%
vs U.S.
Avg $19,490
Revenue mix
Local 32.7%
State 55.4%
Federal 11.9%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.3:1
- Enrollment
- 861
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Enrollment
- 825
- Students per teacher
- 13.5:1
- Enrollment
- 820
- Students per teacher
- 17.7:1
- Enrollment
- 770
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
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School discipline data
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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.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Sussex Central High School is 14.8:1, which is 5% higher than the Delaware average of 14.1:1 and 7% lower than the national average of 15.9:1.
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%. The school serves a diverse student body in Georgetown, DE.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Sussex Central High School?
Sussex Central High School has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (F) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. This index measures federal resource allocation — staffing levels, program availability, and support services — not standardized test scores or academic outcomes.