Best Schools in Essex County, VA
Essex County, VA has 8 public schools (2 high, 1 middle, 4 elementary) serving 2,070 students. On average they score 65% on state proficiency tests against a projected 38%, so schools in Essex County greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Essex County, VA
The top high schools in Essex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Essex High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 514 Students
2. Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Essex County, VA
The top middle schools in Essex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. James H. Cary Intermediate
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 333 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Essex County, VA
The top elementary schools in Essex County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Tappahannock Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 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.
Questions About Schools in Essex County, VA
How many schools are in Essex County, VA?
Essex County, VA has 8 public schools: 2 high schools, 1 middle schools and 4 elementary schools, serving 2,070 students in total.
How do schools in Essex County perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Essex County score 65% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 38%, so on average schools in Essex County greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Essex County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 73%
- Projected: 43%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 36%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 77%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 76%
- Projected: 48%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 69%
- Projected: 40%
- Impact Grade: Exceeds Expectations
- Actual: 81%
- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 72%
- Projected: 47%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 75%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Essex County
1 places in Essex County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (1)
- Tappahannock (3)
School districts (1)
- Essex County Public Schools (3 schools)