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Sussex Academy

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
1,118
Students
$12,767
Per-Pupil Spend
-11% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
97.5%
Graduation Rate
+11.0pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sussex Academy is a public school district in Delaware serving 1,118 students across 1 school. 1 of its school is a charter school. Its graduation rate of 97.5% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $12,767 is below the national average for a US public school district. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (1)
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sussex AcademyCharterKG–121,118
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,767-11% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
70%
23%
State
70.4%
Local (property tax)
23.2%
Federal
6.4%

State funding accounts for 70% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,118
Students
—
Free Lunch
$13K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate97.5%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
97.5% graduation rate — 11.0 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Limited school choice
With only 1 school in the district, families have fewer options for different programs or learning environments.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Sussex Academy?
Sussex Academy has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,118 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sussex Academy?
The graduation rate is 97.5%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sussex Academy spend per student?
Sussex Academy spends $12,767 per pupil — 11% below the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sussex Academy?
Yes — 1 of the 1 school in Sussex Academy is a charter school.
What grade levels does Sussex Academy serve?
Sussex Academy serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Sussex Academy?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sussex Academy is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.