Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Lisa Coons Virginia Superintendent of Public Instruction | https://www.doe.virginia.gov/about-vdoe/agency-leadership/superintendent
Essex High School was the only school that welcomed 9th-grade students in the county.
Within Essex County schools, the largest number of students were found in 10th-grade, while pre-kindergarten had the least students.
Statewide, Essex County ranked 115th in enrollment numbers. It was ranked 116th the year before.
As of November 2023, according to Public Schools Review, Virginia public schools saw an average student-to-teacher ratio of approximately 1:14, which is better than the national average of 1:15 in public schools nationwide.
| School Name | # of 9th-grade Students Enrolled | % of Student Body | Total Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Essex High School | 109 | 26.6% | 410 |
| James H. Cary Intermediate School | 0 | 0% | 331 |
| Tappahannock Elementary School | 0 | 0% | 422 |
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