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Essex County

Virginia · Public K-12

4 public schools serving approximately 1,181 students, in a county of 10,623 residents.

Schools
4
2 districts
Enrollment
1,181
NCES CCD
Median income
$56,520
Below Virginia avg
Free/reduced lunch
105.0%
Above Virginia avg
Elementary
1
schools
Middle
1
schools
High
1
schools
Combined / other
1
schools
LARGEST DISTRICT
Essex County Public Schools
1,181 students · 2 districts in Essex County

County vs. school enrollment demographics

Left bar is the racial makeup of Essex County residents (Census ACS 5-year). Right bar is the enrollment-weighted makeup of public schools in the county (NCES CCD). NCES systematically under-reports Hispanic, Pacific Islander, and Native American enrollment for many schools; where the resident share is meaningful but the reported school share is zero, we mark the school bar "not reported".

County residents
White
55%
Hispanic
5%
Black
37%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Native American
0%
Pacific Islander
1%
School enrollment
White
29%
Hispanic
n/r
Black
52%
Asian
2%
Two or more
10%
Native American
1%
Pacific Islander
0%
Bachelor's+
16.6%
adults 25+
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 5-year
Unemployment
3.9%
civilian labor
Median age
47
17.9% under 18

All schools (4)

LargestA-ZTop rated
NameCityLevelGradesEnrollmentRating
ESSEX HIGHTappahannockHigh08-12514·
Tappahannock ElementaryTappahannockElementaryPK-03334·
JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATETappahannockMiddle04-07333·
Chesapeake Bay Governor's SchoolTappahannockNot applicableN -N ··

Frequently asked

How many public schools are in Essex County?
Essex County, Virginia has 4 public K-12 schools serving approximately 1,181 students.
What is the mix of elementary, middle, and high schools in Essex County?
The county's public school system includes 1 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools.
What is the largest school district in Essex County?
Essex County Public Schools is the largest school district in Essex County, serving approximately 1,181 students. The county contains 2 school districts overall.
How many people live in Essex County?
Essex County has roughly 10,623 residents according to the latest Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What is the median household income in Essex County?
Median household income in Essex County is $56,520, below the Virginia average of $76,527. About 6.3% of residents live below the federal poverty line.
How educated are residents of Essex County?
Approximately 16.6% of adults 25 and older in Essex County hold a bachelor's degree or higher, according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of students in Essex County qualify for free or reduced lunch?
Roughly 105.0% of students in Essex County public schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, a common proxy for low-income enrollment. This is higher than the Virginia county average of 70.4%.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Essex County schools?
Across Essex County public schools, the enrollment-weighted student-teacher ratio is approximately 12.3 to 1.
What is the racial makeup of Essex County?
Essex County residents are approximately 55% White, 5% Hispanic, 37% Black, 1% Asian, 5% two or more races according to the Census ACS 5-year estimate.
What share of housing in Essex County is owner-occupied?
Essex County has about 5,811 housing units, of which roughly 71.7% are owner-occupied.
DATA · Census ACS 5-year · NCES Common Core of Data