Overview

Essex High School is a public school in Tappahannock, VA, offering AP courses and a Gifted & Talented program. It is one of 3 schools in Essex County Public Schools.
This school supports strong academic outcomes for all students. Learn more.

School Rating

Essex High School is performing above average compared to public and charter schools in Virginia with the same grade levels.
7/10
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ACADEMICS

College Prep

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College Success

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Students who are unprepared for college-level work may find themselves in costly remedial classes and are more likely to drop out of college. Successful high schools help kids find their passions and succeed after graduation.

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Advanced Courses

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Test Scores

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Courses & Programs

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STUDENT LIFE

Student Demographics

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About the School


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Neighborhood

833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
School leader: Mr Roger Gross
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Nearby Schools

  • 3 /10
    Essex Intermediate School
    0.4 miles
    Public district; 4-7
  • NA
    Chesapeake Bay Gov. School
    0.83 miles
    Public district; Ungraded
  • NA
    Northern Neck Head Start-Essex
    0.85 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tappahannock Children's Center
    0.85 miles
    Private; PK
  • 4 /10
    Tappahannock Elementary School
    0.88 miles
    Public district; PK, K-3
  • NA
    Mount Landing Children's Center
    1.24 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Riverside Wellness & Fitnss DC
    2.02 miles
    Private; PK
  • NA
    Tappahannock Junior Academy
    3.94 miles
    Private; PK-8
  • NA
    St Margarets School
    3.94 miles
    Private; 8-12
  • 9 /10
    Montross Middle School
    11.22 miles
    Public district; 6-8
  • 7 /10
    Rappahannock High School
    7.35 miles
    Public district; 8-12
  • 5 /10
    Richmond County Elementary School
    7.23 miles
    Public district; PK, K-7
  • 4 /10
    Tappahannock Elementary School
    0.88 miles
    Public district; PK, K-3
  • 3 /10
    Cople Elementary School
    14.97 miles
    Public district; PK, K-5
  • 3 /10
    Washington & Lee High School
    12.09 miles
    Public district; 9-12
  • 3 /10
    Essex Intermediate School
    0.4 miles
    Public district; 4-7
  • 2 /10
    Lawson-Marriott Elementary School
    12.39 miles
    Public district; PK, K-6