VirginiaSchoolsEssex High

Essex High

PublicGrades 912
Tappahannock, Virginia · Essex County Public Schools
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students410
Student:Teacher14.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch99%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
410
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
99%+33.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
14.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
9–12
Grade Span
High
Level

Overview

Essex High is a public high serving grades 9–12 in Tappahannock, Virginia. The school enrolls 410 students. It is part of the Essex County Public Schools district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against Virginia state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School Type
LevelHigh
Grade Span9–12
DistrictEssex County Public Schools
County51057
CityTappahannock
ZIP22560
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID510120000419

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment410

Race/ethnicity breakdown will appear here once state-level demographic data is ingested. Check back soon.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %99%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)