Essex High vs Tappahannock Elementary
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.
Essex High
Tappahannock · Public high · Grades 9–12
393 students
Tappahannock Elementary
Tappahannock · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
400 students
| Measure | Essex High Tappahannock, Virginia | Tappahannock Elementary Tappahannock, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #310 of 317 | #810 of 1,142 |
| National rank | #7752 of 16,910 | #14359 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 393 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 393 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.5% | 102.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 82% |
| city | Tappahannock | Tappahannock |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tappahannock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 52.4).
- •Tappahannock Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 60%).
- •Tappahannock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Essex High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (100.5% vs 102.5%).
- •Tappahannock Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 14.0).
- •Tappahannock Elementary is the larger school with 400 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 Tappahannock Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tappahannock Elementary ranks higher (65.7 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 Tappahannock Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Tappahannock and Tappahannock in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Essex High: 393. Tappahannock Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Essex High and Tappahannock Elementary rank in Virginia?
Essex High is 310th of 317 and Tappahannock Elementary is 810th of 1,142 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).