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Sussex Central High School
Public High School
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Grade 9-12
26026 Patriots Way,
Georgetown, DE
Indian River School District
School Details
Head of School
Bradley H. Layfield, Ed.d.
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1110
Average ACT Score
23
Math Proficiency
20%
Reading Proficiency
38%
Average GPA
3.59
Graduation Rate
79%
Niche Grade
C+
B-
B-
C+
B-
B-
A-
C
Source: Niche
Niche Grade Details
Academics
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Average GPA
3.59
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Reading Proficiency
38%
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Math Proficiency
20%
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Teachers
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Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
131
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Full Time Teachers
131
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Teachers in First or Second Year
29.5%
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College Prep
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Average SAT
1110
Math
560
Verbal
550
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Average ACT
23
Math
24
English
22
Reading
21
Science
25
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Number of AP Courses
16
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AP Pass Rate
48.2%
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AP Math Enrollment
Low
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AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
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Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
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Clubs and Activities
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Girls Athletic Participation
Low
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Boys Athletic Participation
Average
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GreatSchools Rating
Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating Details
Test Scores
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Science
13.4%
State Average
23.9%
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Teachers and Staff
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Students Per Counselor
304:1
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Student Diversity
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Male
50.5%
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Female
49.3%
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Hispanic
49.3%
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White
32.1%
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Black
13.4%
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Two or more races
3.7%
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Asian
1.2%
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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
350 Students
Salisbury University
137 Students
Delaware State University
127 Students
Penn State
123 Students
Temple University
120 Students
Delaware Technical Community College - Owens
117 Students
Towson University
72 Students
University of Maryland - College Park
70 Students
Wilmington University
69 Students
New York University
60 Students
What Students Want to Study
Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing
92 Students
Business
52 Students
Psychology
50 Students
Biology
39 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies
37 Students
Education
32 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration
27 Students
Criminology
27 Students
Computer Science
24 Students
Chemistry
24 Students
This School’s Reviews
Niche Reviews
6/20/2025
The experience offered by Sussex central is rather underwhelming. Overall it's to be expected from a public school. However I strongly feel the need for the administration and staff to prepare the students more. Be more involved in the students college readiness.
4/29/2025
At Sussex Central there's been some good moments but also things could be different. The best parts were when everyone came back from covid there weren't strict rules and everyone was laid back.
3/6/2025
I started attending SCHS my junior year (previously homeschooled). In my short time here, I have enjoyed the teachers that I have had. They have been very supportive of me and my advancements. They have shared in my excitement of early acceptance to York College of Pennsylvania.
GreatSchools Reviews
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...
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.
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...
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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Map
Attendance Zone
List Price Range
$273K - $1M
Homes For Sale
150
Average Home Value
$474,234
Median Lot Size
22,215 Sq Ft
% Renters
47%
Average Household Income
$62,212
% of College Grads
11.7%
Median Age
35
Average House Size
2,019 Sq Ft
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Additional Schools in the Area
- Pre-K to 12th
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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. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 2,012 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 20% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 38% 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 3.59, the graduation rate is 79%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1110 and an ACT score of 23. The average home value in this area is $474,234. Discover additional schools in the area, like Howard T. Ennis School, Delmarva Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Georgetown has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Sussex Central High School.