Best Schools in Sussex County, VA
Sussex County, VA has 4 public schools (1 high, 1 middle, 1 elementary) serving 1,168 students. On average they score 72% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Sussex County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sussex County, VA
The top high schools in Sussex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 319 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sussex County, VA
The top middle schools in Sussex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 236 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sussex County, VA
The top elementary schools in Sussex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Sussex Central Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Sussex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 443 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sussex County, VA
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sussex County, VA has a total population of 10,829 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 16% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sussex County, VA
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Sussex County, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
40.02 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.63 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
34.39 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sussex County, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sussex County, VA.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Sussex County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sussex County, VA
How many schools are in Sussex County, VA?
Sussex County, VA has 4 public schools: 1 high schools, 1 middle schools and 1 elementary schools, serving 1,168 students in total.
How do schools in Sussex County perform on state tests?
On average, 4 schools in Sussex County score 72% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Sussex County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sussex County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 48%
- Projected: 27%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 71%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 41%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 67%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 63%
- Projected: 38%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 49%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 39%
- Projected: 30%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 39%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Sussex County
2 places in Sussex County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (2)
- Sussex (2)
- Stony Creek (1)
School districts (1)
- Sussex County Public Schools (3 schools)