For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 1,577 students in Sussex, WI. The top-ranked public high school in Sussex, WI is Hamilton High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sussex, WI public high school have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Wisconsin public high school average of 29%), and reading proficiency score of 66% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Sussex have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 5% of Wisconsin public high schools.
Sussex, WI public high school have a Graduation Rate of 96%, which is more than the Wisconsin average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hamilton High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Wisconsin or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high school average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Best Public High Schools in Sussex, WI (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hamilton High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
W220n6151 Town Line Rd
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Sussex, WI 53089
(262) 246-6471
Gr: 9-12 | 1,577 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Sussex, WI?
The top-ranked public high schools in Sussex, WI include Hamilton High School. Sussex has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in Wisconsin.
How many public high schools are located in Sussex?
1 public high schools are located in Sussex.
What is the racial composition of students in Sussex?
Sussex public high schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the Wisconsin public high schools average of 34% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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