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Best Schools in Sussex, WI
Sussex, WI has 10 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 5 elementary) serving 7,727 students. On average they score 69% on state proficiency tests against a projected 66%, so schools in Sussex exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Sussex, WI
The top high schools in Sussex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Arrowhead High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Arrowhead Uhs School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2086 Students
2. Hamilton High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students
Best Middle Schools in Sussex, WI
The top middle schools in Sussex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merton Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merton Community School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 360 Students
2. Silver Spring Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 747 Students
3. Templeton Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 750 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Sussex, WI
The top elementary schools in Sussex, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Merton Primary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Merton Community School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 560 Students
2. Maple Avenue Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 408 Students
3. Richmond Elementary
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Richmond School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 407 Students
4. Lannon Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 334 Students
5. Woodside Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Hamilton School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 513 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Sussex, WI
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Sussex, WI has a total population of 18,777 with 26% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 98%, and 45% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Sussex, WI
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, WI.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
7.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.68 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
5.46 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Sussex, WI.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Sussex, WI.
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, WI Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Sussex, WI
How many schools are in Sussex, WI?
Sussex, WI has 10 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 5 elementary schools, serving 7,727 students in total.
How do schools in Sussex perform on state tests?
On average, 10 schools in Sussex score 69% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 66%, so on average schools in Sussex exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Sussex?
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: 60%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 68%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 62%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 60%
- Projected: 58%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 61%
- Projected: 75%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 64%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 64%
- Projected: 61%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 54%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 49%
- Projected: 60%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 70%
- Projected: 67%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Every school in Sussex
6 of 6 schools in Sussex carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 6
All 6 public schools we grade in Sussex. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.