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For the 2025-26 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 994 students in Sussex County, VA (there are , serving 170 private students). 85% of all K-12 students in Sussex County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, VA are Sussex Central High School, Sussex Central Elementary School and Sussex Central Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Sussex County, VA public schools have an score of 53% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.

Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best 51�Թ�� in Sussex County (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Sussex Central High School

(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
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21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051

Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Rank: #22.

Sussex Central Elementary School

(Math: 59% | Reading: 50-54%)
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21392 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-8960

Gr: PK-5 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

Rank: #33.

Sussex Central Middle School

(Math: 45% | Reading: 50-54%)
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21356 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-2251

Gr: 6-8 | 225 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 78%

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Sussex County 51�Թ�� (Closed)

School

Location

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Ellen W. Chambliss Elementary School (Closed 2014)

10415 Higgins St
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391

Gr: K-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%

Sussex Central Middle School (Closed 2014)

21356 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
(804) 834-2281

Gr: 4-7 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 79%

Sussex I State Prison (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

24414 Musselwhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-8867

Sussex II State Prison (Closed 2023)

Alternative School

24427 Musslewhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public schools in Sussex County, VA?

The top ranked public schools in Sussex County, VA include Sussex Central High School, Sussex Central Elementary School and Sussex Central Middle School.

How many public schools are located in Sussex County?

3 public schools are located in Sussex County.

What percentage of students in Sussex County go to public school?

85% of all K-12 students in Sussex County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).

What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?

Sussex County public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Which public schools in Sussex County are often viewed compared to one another?