Sussex County Public Schools

District Overview
Situated in Stony Creek, Virginia, Sussex County Public Schools serves as an essential educational anchor for families across the region. Operating from its headquarters at 21302 Sussex Drive, this open, traditional public school district encompasses three operational schools delivering a comprehensive academic program from Pre-Kindergarten through 12th grade. Set within a distant rural landscape while remaining connected to the broader Richmond metropolitan area, the district provides a unified educational journey across all primary and secondary grade levels, ensuring young learners transition smoothly from early childhood education to high school graduation.

The district educates a student body of 1,047 pupils, reflecting a vibrant cultural makeup that includes 695 Black, 217 White, and 76 Hispanic students, alongside representation from multi-racial and other background communities. To foster student development and academic success, Sussex County Public Schools maintains a robust staffing framework powered by approximately 181 full-time equivalent teachers, nearly 29 instructional aides, and more than 235 dedicated support personnel. With a total workforce of over 445 professionals, the district emphasizes individualized attention, strong student-support services, and a supportive environment tailored to meet the needs of every student.
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Total Schools
1,047
Total Students
181.5
Full-Time Teachers
5.8
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Sussex County Public Schools
Demographic Student Count
White217
Hispanic76
Black695
Asian9
Two or More40
American Indian5
Pacific Islander5
  • Black
    695 (66.4%)
  • White
    217 (20.7%)
  • Hispanic
    76 (7.3%)
  • Two or More
    40 (3.8%)
  • Asian
    9 (0.9%)
  • American Indian
    5 (0.5%)
  • Pacific Islander
    5 (0.5%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in Sussex County Public Schools
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary1
Middle1
High1
Other0
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District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:3
Students:1,047*
Teachers (FTE):181.5*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:5.8
Schools in Sussex County Public Schools
Found 3 Schools