Chesapeake Bay Governor's School vs Essex High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Tappahannock · Public other
Essex High
Tappahannock · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
| Measure | Chesapeake Bay Governor's School Tappahannock, Virginia | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | #310 of 317 |
| National rank | – | #7752 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | High |
| Year range | – | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | – | 393 |
| Enrollment | – | 393 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 100.5% |
| Students per teacher | – | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 60% |
| city | Tappahannock | Tappahannock |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
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 Chesapeake Bay Governor's School better than Essex High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Chesapeake Bay Governor's School and Essex High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Tappahannock in Virginia.
How do Chesapeake Bay Governor's School and Essex High rank in Virginia?
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School is unranked and Essex High is 310th of 317 among other schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).