Serving 410 students in grades 9-12, Essex High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Essex High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Essex High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Essex High School?
The graduation rate of Essex High School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Essex High School?
410 students attend Essex High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Essex High School students are Black, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Essex High School?
Essex High School has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Essex High School offer ?
Essex High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Essex High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 410 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
Minority Enrollment: 70%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60-64% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
