There were only nine Asian students enrolled in Sussex County schools in the 2024-25 school year, the same number as the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Sussex County welcomed 1,047 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Asian students comprised only 0.9% of the student body to be the second least represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Sussex Central High School recorded the largest enrollment of Asian students in the 2024-25 school year, with four students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Asian Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central Elementary School | 3 | 478 | 0.6% |
| Sussex Central High School | 4 | 331 | 1.2% |
| Sussex Central Middle School | 2 | 238 | 0.8% |
