Essex High vs Rappahannock High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 12 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
Rappahannock High
Warsaw · Public high · Grades 8–12
544 students
| Measure | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia | Rappahannock High Warsaw, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 25% |
| State rank | #310 of 317 | #229 of 317 |
| National rank | #7752 of 16,910 | #4208 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 8–12 |
| Students | 393 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 86.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 85% |
| city | Tappahannock | Warsaw |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rappahannock High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.4 vs 52.4).
- •Rappahannock High does better on math proficiency (85% vs 60%).
- •Rappahannock High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Rappahannock High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86.4% vs 100.5%).
- •Essex High does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 14.7).
- •Rappahannock High is the larger school with 544 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 Rappahannock High?
On the Success Index (US), Rappahannock High ranks higher (66.4 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 Rappahannock High?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Warsaw in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High: 393. Rappahannock High: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High and Rappahannock High rank in Virginia?
Essex High is 310th of 317 and Rappahannock High is 229th of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).