Enrollment
2,012
Delaware · 2024-25 NCES data
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 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 100068000090
👥 S:T ratio 42
📚 AP courses 80
🌟 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 37/100 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
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 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 →
Teachers (FTE)
138.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
14.6:1
vs 13.9:1 Delaware avg
+5% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Sussex Central High School compares with Delaware and U.S. medians
What stands out at Sussex Central High School
Sussex Central High School is a large high school in Georgetown, Delaware, enrolling 2,012 students.
Class loads run somewhat heavier than typical: 14.6:1 puts it in the larger third of Delaware schools by student-teacher ratio.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Delaware, bigger than 98% of state schools at 2,012 students.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 95% of the 222 Delaware schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is led by Hispanic or Latino (49%) and White (33%) (diversity index 64/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 16 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 335 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 43.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 14 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Georgetown's high schools, it stands alongside Sussex Technical High School (1,341 students): Sussex Central High School is larger than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (14.6:1 vs 15.1:1).
Indian River School District also operates Indian River High School (1,073 students) and Georgetown Middle School (861 students) alongside Sussex Central High School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Sussex Central High School compares
Sussex Central High School on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,680
per pupil, district-wide
- above Delaware avg of $16,990
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Indian River School District, which includes Sussex Central High School.
$17,680
Per student
+4%
vs Delaware
Avg $16,990
+7%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
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.
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
- 1,073
- Students per teacher
- 13.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- 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.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Delaware, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~2,012 students)
Next steps
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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 14.6:1, 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 37/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Sussex Central High School a good school?
Sussex Central High School earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Delaware median. It is also one of the largest schools in Delaware. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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