For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public schools serving 1,163 students in Essex County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Essex County School District have an average math proficiency score of 22% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
3 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
1,163 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
88 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
Essex County School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 85-89% has increased from 80-84% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#127 out of 135 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)22%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)55%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)25-29%
59%
Graduation Rate
85-89%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.62
0.72
# American Indian Students
9 Students
3,271 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
n/a
# Asian Students
18 Students
96,235 Students
% Asian Students
2%
8%
# Hispanic Students
62 Students
243,979 Students
% Hispanic Students
5%
19%
# Black Students
637 Students
270,294 Students
% Black Students
55%
22%
# White Students
312 Students
555,515 Students
% White Students
27%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
3 Students
1,963 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
122 Students
86,328 Students
% of Two or more races Students
10%
7%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
44
34,534
# Students in K Grade:
69
85,239
# Students in 1st Grade:
72
89,472
# Students in 2nd Grade:
70
93,456
# Students in 3rd Grade:
87
89,973
# Students in 4th Grade:
80
91,712
# Students in 5th Grade:
81
92,190
# Students in 6th Grade:
76
93,262
# Students in 7th Grade:
75
93,323
# Students in 8th Grade:
99
93,990
# Students in 9th Grade:
109
105,013
# Students in 10th Grade:
109
103,738
# Students in 11th Grade:
97
97,088
# Students in 12th Grade:
95
94,595
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,866 is higher than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,284 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$19 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$19 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,866
$15,502
Spending / Student
$16,284
$15,257
Best Essex County School District Public Schools (2025)
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: 9-12
| 410 students
Rank: #22.
Tappahannock Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
205 Elementary School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-5301
Grades: PK-4
| 422 students
Rank: #33.
James H. Cary Intermediate
(Math: 16% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
912 Intermediate School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-3040
Grades: 5-8
| 331 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Essex County School District?
Essex County School District manages 3 public schools serving 1,163 students.
What is the rank of Essex County School District?
Essex County School District is ranked #126 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Essex County School District?
55% of Essex County School District students are Black, 27% of students are White, 10% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Essex County School District?
Essex County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Essex County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,284 is higher than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has grown by 5% over four school years.
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