Schools in Essex County Public Schools, Virginia (2025)
3 schools · 1,092 students · 3 public · median Enrollment 393.
Essex County Public Schools, in Virginia, has 3 schools in United States's 2025 data, together educating about 1,092 students. By level there are 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high; by sector 3 public.
The median Enrollment across Essex County Public Schools's schools is 393, below the Virginia median of 561. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
3 of the 3 schools qualify for the Success Index (US). The highest-scoring is Tappahannock Elementary (65.7, top 50% of elementary schools nationally), followed by James H. Cary Intermediate (63.9, top 50% of middle schools nationally), and Essex High (52.4, top 50% of high schools nationally). Scores are percentiles within school type, so compare an elementary school with other elementary schools.
The largest schools are Tappahannock Elementary (400 students), Essex High (393 students), James H. Cary Intermediate (299 students).
Ranked schools in Essex County Public Schools
Ordered by Success Index (US). Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Virginia.
- 166Tappahannock ElementaryTappahannock · Public Elementary82% Math proficiency · 400 students
- 264James H. Cary IntermediateTappahannock · Public Middle65% Math proficiency · 299 students
- 352Essex HighTappahannock · Public High60% Math proficiency · 393 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tappahannock Elementary Tappahannock · Elementary · Grades PK–4 | Public | 65.7 Top 50% | 82% Math proficiency | 400 |
| 2 | James H. Cary Intermediate Tappahannock · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 63.9 Top 50% | 65% Math proficiency | 299 |
| 3 | Essex High Tappahannock · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 52.4 Top 50% | 60% Math proficiency | 393 |
Compare the top 3 schools in Essex County Public Schools side by side →
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best school in Essex County Public Schools?
Tappahannock Elementary is the highest-ranked school in Essex County Public Schools with a Success Index (US) of 65.7 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States).
How many schools are in Essex County Public Schools?
Essex County Public Schools has 3 schools (1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high) educating 1,092 students in 2025.
What is the typical Enrollment in Essex County Public Schools?
The median Enrollment across schools in Essex County Public Schools is 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.