VirginiaSchoolsSussex Central Middle

Sussex Central Middle

PublicGrades 68
Sussex, Virginia · Sussex County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students225
Student:Teacher10.2:1
Free/Reduced Lunch101%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
225
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
101%+35.7pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
10.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Sussex Central Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Sussex, Virginia. The school enrolls 225 students. It is part of the Sussex County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Strengths

Smaller-than-average class sizes
10.2:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
101% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictSussex County Public Schools
County51183
CitySussex
ZIP23884
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510378002962

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment225

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %101%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)