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School Comparison

Delmar High School
vs.
Sussex Central High School

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

Delmar High School
Sussex Central High School
  • Sussex Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Delmar High School (874 vs. 133).
  • Sussex Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Delmar High School (469 vs. 166).
  • Sussex Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Delmar High School (374 vs. 134).
  • Source Data Limit: 11 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
  • Source Data Limit: 3 additional metrics are reported by only one school.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

Sussex Central High School reported a higher chronically absent students than Delmar High School (874 vs. 133).

Graduation Outcomes

Cohort completion rates reported to federal agencies

Sussex Central High School reported a higher graduating cohort than Delmar High School (469 vs. 166).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

Sussex Central High School reported a higher sat/act participation than Delmar High School (374 vs. 134).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

Sussex Central High School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Delmar High School (189 vs. 38).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

Delmar High School reported a higher students per counselor than Sussex Central High School (333:1 vs. 319.3:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

30 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.

Reported Only at Delmar High School

1 metric was reported by Delmar High School. Comparable data for Sussex Central High School is missing or suppressed.

Gifted & talented
15

Reported Only at Sussex Central High School

2 metrics were reported by Sussex Central High School. Comparable data for Delmar High School is missing or suppressed.

Graduation rate
72%
IB enrollment
41

Contextual Indicators

District Context

District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.

Per-pupil spending
Delmar High School
$12,045.55
Sussex Central High School
$19,367.44
Local revenue share
Delmar High School
16.1%
Sussex Central High School
33.2%
State revenue share
Delmar High School
72.3%
Sussex Central High School
56.9%
Federal revenue share
Delmar High School
11.6%
Sussex Central High School
9.9%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Delmar High School
23.2%
Sussex Central High School
27.2%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Sussex County
$78,162
Sussex County
$78,162
Poverty rate
Sussex County
11.5%
Sussex County
11.5%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Sussex County
32.6%
Sussex County
32.6%
Unemployment rate
Sussex County
3.6%
Sussex County
3.6%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.