Best Schools in Essex County, VA
Essex County, VA has a total of 9 schools including 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools. A total of 2,070 students attend Essex County, VA schools. On average, schools in Essex County score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Essex County exceed expectations.
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
2. Essex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 334 Students
2. Lawson-marriott Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
3. Tappahannock Junior Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Tappahannock Junior Academy • Private • Grades KG - 8 • 19 Students
4. Aylett Country Day School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
29.07 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.12 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Essex County, VA Internet Health Assessment.
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