Serving 1,182 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Sussex Academy ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Delaware for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Delaware state average of 42%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Delaware state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Delaware state average of 62% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,182 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 20% in DE)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 56% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Sussex Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Delaware for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Sussex Academy's student population of 1,182 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 59 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,182 students
Total Classroom Teachers
59 teachers
Year Founded
2000
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar
School Motto
Explore – Experience – Excel
Average Class Size
20 students
School Rankings
Sussex Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 199 schools in Delaware (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Sussex Academy is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#8 out of 199 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
42%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
21%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
3%
5%
Hispanic
16%
20%
Black
5%
31%
White
70%
38%
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
24.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (12-13)
2%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), DE Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Sussex Academy's ranking?
Sussex Academy is ranked #8 out of 199 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Delaware.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% DE state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 42% DE state average).
What is the graduation rate of Sussex Academy?
The graduation rate of Sussex Academy is 95%, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 88%.
How many students attend Sussex Academy?
1,182 students attend Sussex Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Sussex Academy students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Delaware state average of 15:1.
What grades does Sussex Academy offer ?
Sussex Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Sussex Academy part of?
Sussex Academy is part of Sussex Academy School District.
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