Best Essex County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 410 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 score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Essex County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Essex County, VA public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.

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 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Essex High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Bottom 50%

833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301

Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

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?

1 public high schools are located in Essex County.

What is the racial composition of students in Essex County?

Essex County public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).