52 public schools serving approximately 31,516 students, in a county of 255,626 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
Indian River School District
10,799 students · 10 districts in Sussex County
Left bar is the racial makeup of Sussex County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".
How many K-12 schools serve Sussex County?
There are 52 public K-12 schools in Sussex County, Delaware, with a combined enrollment of about 31,516.
How many high schools are in Sussex County?
Sussex County, Delaware has 9 public high schools, along with 9 middle schools and 25 elementary schools.
What is the largest school district in Sussex County?
Indian River School District is the largest school district in Sussex County, serving approximately 10,799 students. The county contains 10 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sussex County?
Sussex County has roughly 255,626 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Sussex County?
Median household income in Sussex County is $81,497, below the Delaware average of $82,380. About 7.5% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sussex County?
Approximately 33.0% of adults 25 and older in Sussex County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Sussex County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly -0.1% of students in Sussex County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Delaware county average of -0.2%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sussex County schools?
Across Sussex County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 14.7 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sussex County?
Sussex County residents are approximately 74% White, 12% Hispanic, 10% Black, 1% Asian, 9% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Sussex County is owner-occupied?
Sussex County has about 151,799 housing units, of which roughly 81.6% are owner-occupied.
