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Best Schools in Tappahannock, VA
Tappahannock, VA has 8 public schools (3 high, 1 middle, 3 elementary) serving 3,173 students. On average they score 67% on state proficiency tests against a projected 37%, so schools in Tappahannock greatly exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Tappahannock, VA
The top high schools in Tappahannock, 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. Rappahannock High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Public Schools • Public • Grades 8 - 12 • 525 Students
3. Central High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 273 Students
Best Middle Schools in Tappahannock, VA
The top middle schools in Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock, VA
The top elementary schools in Tappahannock, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Richmond County Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Richmond County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 7 • 821 Students
2. Tappahannock Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Essex County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 334 Students
3. Lawson-marriott Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
King And Queen County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Tappahannock, VA
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Tappahannock, VA has a total population of 4,172 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock, VA.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
29.60 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
24.28 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Tappahannock, VA.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Tappahannock, 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 Tappahannock, VA Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Tappahannock, VA
How many schools are in Tappahannock, VA?
Tappahannock, VA has 8 public schools: 3 high schools, 1 middle schools and 3 elementary schools, serving 3,173 students in total.
How do schools in Tappahannock perform on state tests?
On average, 8 schools in Tappahannock score 67% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 37%, so on average schools in Tappahannock greatly exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Tappahannock?
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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Every school in Tappahannock
3 of 3 schools in Tappahannock carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
B: 1C: 1D: 1
All 3 public schools we grade in Tappahannock. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.
High schools (1)
Middle and junior high schools (1)
Elementary and primary schools (1)
Private schools (2)
Private schools have a SchoolGrade only where their state publishes their test results.