46 public schools serving approximately 19,402 students, in a county of 145,807 residents.
LARGEST DISTRICT
Sparta Township Public School District
3,267 students · 27 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 46 public K-12 schools in Sussex County, New Jersey, with a combined enrollment of about 19,402.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Sussex County?
The county's public school system includes 26 elementary, 9 middle, 9 high, 1 combined-grade schools.
What is the largest school district in Sussex County?
Sparta Township Public School District is the largest school district in Sussex County, serving approximately 3,267 students. The county contains 27 school districts overall.
How many people live in Sussex County?
Sussex County has roughly 145,807 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 $116,186, above the New Jersey average of $103,339. About 3.6% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Sussex County?
Approximately 40.3% 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 15.2% of students in Sussex County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is lower than the New Jersey county average of 33.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Sussex County schools?
Across Sussex County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 10.5 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Sussex County?
Sussex County residents are approximately 82% White, 12% Hispanic, 2% Black, 2% 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 62,865 housing units, of which roughly 83.7% are owner-occupied.
