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 average math proficiency score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and reading proficiency 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 Graduation Rate 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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Essex County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Essex High School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301
Gr: 9-12 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 74%
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 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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