Essex High vs James H. Cary Intermediate
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 644 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex High
Tappahannock · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
James H. Cary Intermediate
Tappahannock · Public middle · Grades 5–8
299 students
| Measure | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia | James H. Cary Intermediate Tappahannock, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 317 | #283 of 340 |
| National rank | #7752 of 16,910 | #4618 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 393 | 299 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 299 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 99.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 65% |
| city | Tappahannock | Tappahannock |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Cary Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 52.4).
- •James H. Cary Intermediate does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •James H. Cary Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 67%).
- •James H. Cary Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.7% vs 100.5%).
- •James H. Cary Intermediate does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.0).
- •Essex High is the larger school with 393 students compared with 299.
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 Essex High better than James H. Cary Intermediate?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Cary Intermediate ranks higher (63.9 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 Essex High and James H. Cary Intermediate?
About 644 m in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Tappahannock in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High: 393. James H. Cary Intermediate: 299. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High and James H. Cary Intermediate rank in Virginia?
Essex High is 310th of 317 and James H. Cary Intermediate is 283rd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).