There were 592 Black or African American students enrolled in Essex County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 7.1% less than the previous year, according to the Virginia Department of Education.
Data showed that Essex County welcomed 1,092 students during the 2024-25 school year. Among them, Black or African American students comprised 54.2% of the student body to be the most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Essex High School recorded the largest enrollment of Black or African American students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 222 students.
According to Public School Review, Virginia public schools have an average student-to-teacher ratio of 14:1, slightly better than the national average of 15:1. Minority students, primarily Hispanic and Black, make up 56% of the enrollment, while white students constitute 44%.
| School Name | Black or African American Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School | 222 | 393 | 56.5% |
| James H. Cary Intermediate School | 157 | 299 | 52.5% |
| Tappahannock Elementary School | 213 | 400 | 53.3% |