There were 695 Black or African American students enrolled in Sussex County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 1.9% more than 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, Black or African American students comprised 66.4% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Sussex Central Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 304 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 | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sussex Central Elementary School | 304 | 478 | 63.6% |
| Sussex Central High School | 235 | 331 | 71% |
| Sussex Central Middle School | 156 | 238 | 65.5% |
