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Sussex Technical School District

Delaware · Public School District
1
Schools
1,292
Students
$22,088
Per-Pupil Spend
+54% nat'l
—
Free Lunch Rate
94.0%
Graduation Rate
+7.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Sussex Technical School District is a public school district in Delaware serving 1,292 students across 1 school. It includes 1 high school. Its graduation rate of 94.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $22,088 is above 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)
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Sussex Technical High School09–121,292
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$22,088+54% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
50%
39%
State
50.1%
Local (property tax)
39.4%
Federal
10.4%

Funding is shared between state (50%) and local sources (39%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
1
Schools
1,292
Students
—
Free Lunch
$22K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate94.0%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateDelaware →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
94.0% graduation rate — 7.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High per-student investment
Spends $22,088 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
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 Technical School District?
Sussex Technical School District has 1 public school, serving a total of 1,292 students.
What is the graduation rate for Sussex Technical School District?
The graduation rate is 94.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Sussex Technical School District spend per student?
Sussex Technical School District spends $22,088 per pupil — 54% above the national average of $14,347.
Are there charter schools in Sussex Technical School District?
No, Sussex Technical School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Sussex Technical School District serve?
Sussex Technical School District serves grades 9 through 12, covering high school level.
What is the opportunity score for Sussex Technical School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Sussex Technical School District 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.