publichighGrade 9-12

Essex High

833 High School Circle, Tappahannock, VA 22560, United States

+1 (804) 443-4301

http://ehs.essex.k12.va.us/

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Essex High Overview

About This School

Essex High is a public high in Tappahannock, Virginia, serving 393 students in grades Grade 9-12. The school maintains a student-teacher ratio of 13:1 with 28 teachers on staff, while the average teacher salary is $54,721. Support services include a counselor-to-student ratio of 196:1. Students at Essex High represent a diverse demographic, with 56% identifying as Black, 26% as White, 9% as Two or More Races, 7% as Hispanic, and 1% as Asian. The student body is composed of 55% male and 45% female.

393

Total Students

Grade 9-12

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

28 full-time teachers

Academic Performance

Percentage of students who met or exceeded state standards

English Language Arts0%

Mathematics0%

Science0%

School Information

School Type

public

Grade Levels

Grade 9-12

County

Essex County

Students per Counselor

196:1

Essex High Academics & Test Scores

Test Scores

State assessment results showing percentage of students proficient or above

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Class Information

13:1

Student-Teacher Ratio

City Avg: 12:1

State Avg: 13.3:1

196

Students per Counselor

Essex High Teachers & Staff

Teaching Staff

Total Full-Time Teachers

Average Teacher Salary

$54,721

City Avg: $54,721

State Avg: $66,502

Based on state average salaries for full-time teachers

Support Staff

Student-Teacher Ratio13:1

Students per Counselor196:1

Essex High Student Demographics

Student Body

55.47%

Male

44.53%

Female

Total Enrollment: 393 students

Racial & Ethnic Diversity

White25.95%

Hispanic6.87%

Asian1.27%

Black56.49%

Two or More Races8.65%

Native American0.51%

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Frequently Asked Questions About Essex High

Q: What is Essex High?

A: Essex High is a high public located in Tappahannock.

Q: How many students attend Essex High?

A: Essex High has approximately 393 students enrolled.

Q: What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex High?

A: The student-teacher ratio at Essex High is 13:1.

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Detailed Information about Essex High

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. Last verified: May 2026. See methodology →

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Verified with NCES & state education agency data

About Essex High - Tappahannock, VA

Quick Facts about Essex High
School Name	Essex High
School Type	public
Grade Levels	Grade 9-12
Location	833 High School Circle, Tappahannock, VA 22560, Tappahannock, VA
County	Essex County
Phone	+1 (804) 443-4301
Total Students	393
Student-Teacher Ratio	13:1
Full-Time Teachers	28
Rating	/10
ELA Proficiency	%
Math Proficiency	%
Science Proficiency	%

Frequently Asked Questions about Essex High

What is Essex High?

Essex High is a high public located in Tappahannock.

How many students attend Essex High?

Essex High has approximately 393 students enrolled.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Essex High?

The student-teacher ratio at Essex High is 13:1.

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