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Sussex Academy

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataOtherRegularGrades KG–12Town: FringeCharter

Reported Enrollment

1,118

students

District

Sussex Academy

County Context Score

58/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

21150 Airport Road, Georgetown, DE, 19947

School District

Sussex Academy

NCES Identifiers

School ID
100001100091
District ID
1000011

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

KG–12

Other · Regular

Enrollment

1,118 students

School Setting

Town: Fringe

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Sussex Academy is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Sussex County has 49 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 1 school. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Sussex Academy tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Sussex Academy, Sussex County, and comparable other schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • KG–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other other schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • Town: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
  • Charter status can mean separate application, lottery, or enrollment rules. Confirm eligibility before assuming neighborhood assignment.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Sussex Academy. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Sussex Academy.

School scale

1,118 students

Sussex Academy reports 1,118 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 4 other other schools in Sussex County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 0 report more. The peer median is 148 students.

County peer set

6 other schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 241 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

1 district schools

Sussex Academy lists 1 other school in the current NCES data. Because this is an other-level record, confirm placement rules and program purpose directly with the district.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

0

Middle

0

High

0

Other

1

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Sussex ConsortiumPK–12421 students
Ennis (Howard T.) SchoolPK–12241 students
Sussex Orthopedic ProgramPK–1255 students
Delmar Middle Level ILCUG0 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Sussex Academy a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Sussex Academy.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Sussex Academy?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Sussex Academy data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Sussex Academy with nearby schools?

Sussex Academy should be compared with 6 other schools in Sussex County, plus other schools in Sussex Academy. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Sussex Academy?

Before using Sussex Academy in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Sussex Academy.

Part of Sussex Academy

Sussex Academy is one of 1 school in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 1,118 students across 1 school.

Schools in District

1

Reported Enrollment

1,118

1 school reporting

Similar Schools

Sussex Consortium

Grades PK–12
421 students
Special EducationListed only

Ennis (Howard T.) School

Grades PK–12
241 students
Special EducationListed only

Sussex Orthopedic Program

Grades PK–12
55 students
Special EducationListed only

Delmar Middle Level ILC

Grades UG
0 students
Special EducationListed only

Carver (G.W.) Educational Center

Grades
AlternativeListed only

Sussex County Schools

County Context Score

58/100

County-level composite across 49 public schools

Open county school list →

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor