There were 278 white students enrolled in Essex County schools in the 2024-25 school year, 10.9% 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, white students comprised 25.5% of the student body to be the second most represented ethnicity in the county.
Among the three schools in the county, Essex High School and Tappahannock Elementary School recorded the largest enrollment of white students in the 2024-25 school year, with a total of 102 students each.
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 | White Students Enrollment | Total Enrollment | % of Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School | 102 | 393 | 26% |
| James H. Cary Intermediate School | 74 | 299 | 24.7% |
| Tappahannock Elementary School | 102 | 400 | 25.5% |
