For the 2024 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 508 students in Essex County, VA.
The top ranked public high school in Essex County, VA is Essex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Essex County, VA public high school have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 60%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.
Essex County, VA public high school have a Graduation Rate of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Essex High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Grades: 8-12
| 508 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VA?
The top ranked public high schools in Essex County, VA include Essex High School.
How many public high schools are located in Essex County, VA?
1 public high schools are located in Essex County, VA.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County, VA?
Essex County, VA public high schools minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 53% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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