Auburn High vs Essex High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 329 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Auburn High
Riner · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Essex High
Tappahannock · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Auburn High Riner, Virginia | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 317 | #310 of 317 |
| National rank | #680 of 16,910 | #7752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 393 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41% | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 60% |
| city | Riner | Tappahannock |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Auburn High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 52.4).
- •Auburn High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Auburn High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Auburn High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41% vs 100.5%).
- •Auburn High does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Auburn High better than Essex High?
On the Success Index (US), Auburn High ranks higher (84.5 vs 52.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Auburn High and Essex High?
About 329 km in a straight line, between Riner and Tappahannock in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Auburn High: 393. Essex High: 393. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Auburn High and Essex High rank in Virginia?
Auburn High is 54th of 317 and Essex High is 310th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).