Sussex Central High School

Sussex Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
26026 Patriots Way,  Georgetown, DE
Indian River School District
3.7
3.5
2,012 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Bradley H. Layfield, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Average SAT Score
1100
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
28%
Average GPA
3.6
Graduation Rate
79%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
A-
Sports
C-
Food
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.6
Reading Proficiency
28%
Math Proficiency
20%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
140
Full Time Teachers
140
Teachers in First or Second Year
29.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1100
Math
550
Verbal
550
Average ACT
24
Math
24
English
22
Reading
23
Science
25
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
48.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Science
14.4%
State Average
19.9%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
304:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Hispanic
46.7%
White
35.9%
Black
11.8%
Two or more races
3.8%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of Delaware 351 Students
Salisbury University 133 Students
Penn State 128 Students
Temple University 125 Students
Delaware State University 122 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Owens 112 Students
Towson University 81 Students
University of Maryland - College Park 78 Students
Wilmington University 74 Students
New York University 53 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 85 Students
Business 53 Students
Psychology 47 Students
Biology 43 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 38 Students
Education 34 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 28 Students
Elementary Education 24 Students
Computer Science 23 Students
Chemistry 22 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.7 234 Reviews
5.0 Senior
10/3/2024
Sussex central is a great school to attend regarding academics and school spirit. Love going to the sporting events. I participate in IB program to help further my education; not all Delaware schools offer it like SCHS. They can use some help with the administration staff and teachers sometimes it's a struggle getting the help you need to be successful in you classes.
2.0 Sophomore
8/1/2024
The overall experience is nice you meet nice people but the classes in general is not well you can't even learn within the facility without having a sort of problem within the building or teachers not being present.
3.0 Sophomore
11/3/2023
Sussex Central is a good school to attend for students because it gives us many opportunities and it has many good extracurriculars. I've met many teachers that have had a positive lasting affect on me. However, there are often fights that break out, and there are some teachers who I've had problems with. Overall, I like attending and being a student here, but there are some cons.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.5 4 Reviews
2.0 student
2/13/2019
My experience at this school so far have been pretty decent. The teachers are great and I have loved most of them all equally. However, I had mentioned my first year to guidance how I was sexually assaulted by a student, and they were never punished for it. Someone had told me the best thing to do a...
3.0 student
2/8/2018
My experience at this school has been okay. Some of the teachers are unneccesarliy ridiculous however, enforcing the rules for some students while not enforcing the rules for other students based off of race.
5.0 teacher
9/24/2014
Sussex Central is a diverse community of learners. Teachers truly believe all students can learn. The best and the brightest are pushed with rigorous course offerings within the IB program and more Advanced Placement courses offered than any other school within the county. Struggling learners are af...
4.0 student
8/16/2014
My school is outstanding in the way that the teachers and staff try their hardest to educate the future of our society. The only problem I have is that some policies are too strict and learning isn't as rigorous as I need. I have been accepted into the IB Program this year that they have been runnin...

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Sussex Central High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Georgetown, DE, in the Georgetown neighborhood, and is served by the Indian River School District in Delaware. The school has a total enrollment of 2,012 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 28% are proficient in reading. Sussex Central High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.6, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1100 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $467,761. Discover additional schools in the area, like Delmarva Christian Schools, Millsboro Middle School, and more. Learn more about what Georgetown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sussex Central High School.

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