Sussex County Public Schools, Virginia

Sussex County Public Schools is a unified school district in Sussex County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 10,765 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 490 sq mi (1,270 km²) of land.

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Sussex County Public Schools in Virginia
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,765
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Sussex County
Land area
490 sq mi (1,270 km²)
Median household income
$63,530 ± $2,583
Median home value
$183,800 ± $22,429
Water area
2.6 sq mi (6.74 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5103780
Coordinates (central point)
36.926645, -77.259732

These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Sussex County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Waverly District2,895 people
  2. Waverly (town)2,324 people
  3. Newville District2,274 people
  4. Wakefield District1,938 people
  5. Stony Creek District1,390 people
  6. Henry District1,361 people
  7. Wakefield (town)1,201 people
  8. Courthouse District907 people
  9. Stony Creek (town)341 people
  10. Sussex (CDP)66 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Southampton County Public Schools17 mi southeast
  2. Prince George County Public Schools18 mi north
  3. Dinwiddie County Public Schools23 mi northwest
  4. Greensville County Public Schools24 mi southwest
  5. Surry County Public Schools25 mi northeast

These share a boundary with Sussex County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Sussex County Public Schools before you rely on it.

See its schools and enrollment on NCES ↗

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