For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 994 students in Stony Creek, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Stony Creek, VA are Sussex Central High School, Sussex Central Middle School and Sussex Central Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Stony Creek, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Stony Creek have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Stony Creek, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sussex Central High School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 70-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
21394 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-6051
Grades: 9-12
| 321 students
Rank: #22.
Sussex Central Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21356 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-2251
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-2251
Grades: 6-8
| 225 students
Rank: #33.
Sussex Central Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
21392 Sussex Drive
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-8960
Stony Creek, VA 23882
(434) 246-8960
Grades: PK-5
| 448 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Stony Creek, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Stony Creek, VA include Sussex Central High School, Sussex Central Middle School and Sussex Central Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Stony Creek?
3 public schools are located in Stony Creek.
What is the racial composition of students in Stony Creek?
Stony Creek public schools minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Stony Creek are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Stony Creek include: Sussex Central Middle School vs. Sussex Central Elementary School, Sussex Central Elementary School vs. Sussex Central Middle School, Sussex Central Elementary School vs. Sussex Central High School
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