Sussex Central High School

Sussex Central High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
21394 SUSSEX Dr,  Sussex, VA
Sussex County Public Schools
3.6
2.7
319 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Julius Hamlin
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Average SAT Score
1010
Average ACT Score
19
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Average GPA
3.21
Graduation Rate
77%

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Average GPA
3.21
Reading Proficiency
74.5%
Math Proficiency
64.5%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Teachers
33
Full Time Teachers
33
Teachers in First or Second Year
13.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1010
Math
480
Verbal
520
Average ACT
19
Math
18
English
19
Reading
18
Science
19
Number of AP Courses
3
AP Pass Rate
0%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very High

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
152:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.3%
Female
46.7%
Black
70.2%
White
18.8%
Hispanic
5.6%
Two or more races
4.1%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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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.
Virginia State University 106 Students
Norfolk State University 100 Students
Old Dominion University 98 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 65 Students
Hampton University 55 Students
James Madison University 46 Students
George Mason University 45 Students
William & Mary 39 Students
Longwood University 39 Students
Richard Bland College of William & Mary 38 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 40 Students
Nursing 27 Students
Business 21 Students
Biology 13 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 12 Students
Accounting 10 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 10 Students
Criminology 9 Students
Mechanical Engineering 9 Students
Computer Science 7 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 63 Reviews
3.0 Alum
5/11/2024
Sussex central High school was an ok school at best. A lot of students graduated there with either a 2.0-3.9.
4.0 Senior
9/29/2023
I started my first year of high school during the COVID pandemic. Therefore, I was virtual my freshman year. I had to adjust learning from a computer. It was different but I was able to get through. Unfortunately, my high school experience all together was not bad. Although, there has been new rules enforced that I think should be changed.
3.0 Senior
4/14/2023
I love my school. The only thing I wish they would change is the food and the fact that we don't have that much parent involvement in the school.
GreatSchools Reviews
2.7 3 Reviews
2.0 parent
6/24/2013
My daughter recently enrolled at Sussex Central High. Where do I begin. Firstly, the administration does not communicate with the parents. I e-mailed staff concerning my daughter to speak to the administrators and never received a reply. Secondly, the students have too much freedom. They are allowed...
5.0 teacher
5/27/2013
Sussex Central High has a wonderful culture of teaching and learning. This school has been fully accredited since 2007. Teachers and students have been supported under both the previous (Dr. Arthur Jarrett) and current administration led by Julius Hamlin. This is validated by survey data from parent...
1.0 student
10/1/2008

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