Best High Schools in Essex County, VA

Essex County, VA has 3 high schools with 849 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Essex County score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Essex County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students

2. Essex High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 514 Students

Best Middle Schools in Essex County, VA

Essex County, VA has 1 middle schools with 333 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Essex County score 27% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 30% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Essex County meet expectations.

1. James H. Cary Intermediate

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 7 • 333 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, VA

Essex County, VA has 4 elementary schools with 888 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Essex County score 37% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Essex County meet expectations.

1. Tappahannock Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 334 Students

2. Lawson-marriott Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students

3. Tappahannock Junior Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Tappahannock Junior Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students

4. Aylett Country Day School

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Aylett Country Day School • Private • Grades Pre K - 8 • 224 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Essex County, VA

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Essex County, VA has a total population of 10,599 with 16% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 18% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Essex County, VA

2,070

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

85%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

18%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Essex County, VA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D

29.07 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D+

5.12 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D

23.96 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Essex County, VA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Essex County, VA.

ISP Report Card

D+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

778 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

31 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex County, VA Internet Health Assessment.

Best Schools in Cities Near Essex County, VA

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Richmond County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
King and Queen County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 39%
  • Projected Test Scores: 40%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
King William County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 72%
  • Projected Test Scores: 62%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Westmoreland County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 49%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Northumberland County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Lancaster County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
New Kent County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 67%
  • Projected Test Scores: 56%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
King George County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 48%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Caroline County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 64%
  • Projected Test Scores: 55%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Middlesex County, VA

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations