Essex High vs Patrick Henry High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 455 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
Patrick Henry High
Glade Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
390 students
| Measure | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia | Patrick Henry High Glade Spring, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #310 of 317 | #136 of 317 |
| National rank | #7752 of 16,910 | #2545 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 393 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 74.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 87% |
| city | Tappahannock | Glade Spring |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patrick Henry High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 52.4).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 60%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 67%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 100.5%).
- •Patrick Henry High does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Essex High is the larger school with 393 students compared with 390.
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 Patrick Henry High?
On the Success Index (US), Patrick Henry High ranks higher (73.2 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 Patrick Henry High?
About 455 km in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Glade Spring in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High: 393. Patrick Henry High: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High and Patrick Henry High rank in Virginia?
Essex High is 310th of 317 and Patrick Henry High is 136th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).