Essex High vs Northampton High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 103 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Essex High
Tappahannock · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Northampton High
Eastville · Public high · Grades 9–12
401 students
| Measure | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia | Northampton High Eastville, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #310 of 317 | #206 of 317 |
| National rank | #7752 of 16,910 | #3875 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 401 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 401 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 100.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 92% |
| city | Tappahannock | Eastville |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northampton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 52.4).
- •Northampton High does better on math proficiency (92% vs 60%).
- •Northampton High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Northampton High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.2% vs 100.5%).
- •Northampton High does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.0).
- •Northampton High is the larger school with 401 students compared with 393.
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 Northampton High?
On the Success Index (US), Northampton High ranks higher (67.8 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 Northampton High?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Eastville in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High: 393. Northampton High: 401. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High and Northampton High rank in Virginia?
Essex High is 310th of 317 and Northampton High is 206th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).