For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 321 students in Sussex County, VA.
The top-ranked public high school in Sussex County, VA is Sussex Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 75% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Sussex County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Sussex County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the Virginia average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Sussex Central High School, with 80-84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Sussex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Gr: 9-12 | 321 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Sussex County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
10415 Higgins St
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391
Wakefield, VA 23888
(757) 899-5391
Gr: K-3 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
21356 Sussex Dr
Sussex, VA 23884
(804) 834-2281
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
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-8867
Sussex II State Prison (Closed 2023)
Alternative School
24427 Musslewhite Dr
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187
Waverly, VA 23891
(804) 834-3187
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sussex County, VA?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sussex County, VA include Sussex Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Sussex County?
1 public high schools are located in Sussex County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex County?
Sussex County public high schools minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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