A+
Excellent
94/100

Sussex Technical High School

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 17099 County Seat Highway, Georgetown, DE 19947
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
Reading 65% · Math 44% proficient · 85th percentile in Delaware
Graduation
A
94% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
A
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Delaware for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Delaware schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
1,323
Students
enrolled
14.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$22K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%85/100reading 85th percentile, math 85th percentile among Delaware high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%80/10094% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%90/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 21% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Delaware schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +29 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Delaware. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency65% (+17 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency44% (+5 pts vs. state avg 39%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate94% (+14 pts vs. state avg 80%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Delaware state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White72%47%reading +2 pts, math -5 pts71st percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +10 pts, math +7 pts79th percentile (list)
Hispanic55%55%reading +13 pts, math +28 pts85th percentile (list)
Low-income55%35%reading +21 pts, math +17 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 17099 County Seat Highway
City Georgetown
ZIP Code 19947
District 1001680
NCES School ID 100168000170
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 19947

Understanding the community around Sussex Technical High School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $65,635
Per Capita Income $28,811
Poverty Rate 10.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 29.2%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 18.3%
High School or Higher 77.9%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $274,500
Median Rent $1,151
Owner-Occupied 68.5%
Renter-Occupied 31.5%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Sussex Technical High School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 45.4%
Female 54.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 49.5%
Hispanic/Latino 27.1%
Black 16.9%
Two or More Races 4.3%
Asian 1.3%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,323
Teachers (FTE) 91.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Sussex Technical High School?
Sussex Technical High School has 1,323 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.5:1.
What grades does Sussex Technical High School serve?
Sussex Technical High School serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Sussex Technical High School receive per student?
Sussex Technical High School receives $22,088 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Sussex Technical High School in 19947 ▼
Avg Home Value
$381,121
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,251
1-Year Change
+5.7%
% Renters
31.5%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026