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2 schools in Sussex

New Jersey · Public K-12

Sussex sits inside New Jersey and runs 2 public K-12 schools, serving about 1,082 students between them, an average of 541 per campus.

7-year change in Sussex

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
1,082
-159 (-13%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
2
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
82%
was 88%
% Hispanic
12%
was 6%
% Black
2%
was 3%
% Asian
1%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
High Point Regional High School DistrictHigh09-12791
Sussex Middle SchoolMiddle06-08291

About Sussex

Sussex is a low-population New Jersey city in terms of public-school footprint, with 2 schools and 1,082 students total.

On the school-mix side, the city covers 1 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment contracted 13%: 1,241 students in SY 2017-18 versus 1,082 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment fell from 88% to 82%.

In the discussion threads here, the community for Sussex discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.

Frequently asked questions

How many public schools are in Sussex?
Sussex, New Jersey has 2 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,082 students.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Sussex?
Sussex has 1 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Sussex?
High Point Regional High School District is the largest public school in Sussex by enrollment, with approximately 791 students.
What school districts serve Sussex?
Sussex is served by 2 public school districts, including High Point Regional High School District, Sussex-Wantage Regional School District.
What grade levels do public schools in Sussex cover?
Public schools in Sussex serve students from grade 6 through grade 12.