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Essex High School

Tappahannock, VA 22560

Phone: (804) 443-4301
District: Essex County Public Schools

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public • Grades 9,10,11,12 • 393 students

Essex High School, a public school located in Tappahannock, VA, serves grades 9-12 in the Essex County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

Essex High School is a public school located in Tappahannock, VA. 393 students attend Essex High School.

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Category	Rating	Details
Test Scores	5/10	The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education.
College Readiness	3/10	The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from Virginia Department of Education, using 2025 demographic data from the National Center for Education Statistics, and using 2025 demographic data from Virginia Department of Education.

Worrisome patterns of chronic student absenteeism have been identified.

Posted: August 1, 2026

The entire school system is a failure and continues to disappoint parents and students. There are no ap classes. Teachers are scarce. There are some that try but are left without support and then leave Issues are never ending. Special education students are not properly supported especially at the elementary levels. They have no support for parents at all. Run away unless you want to deal with stress and issues daily.

Posted: August 1, 2026

Posted: March 26, 2026

This school needs a change. The school is low on teachers and kids do a lot of classes online. Kids are not learning anything with online classes and have to cheat on everything. There is a very big drug and vape problem here too. Please do not send your kids here.

Posted: March 26, 2026

Posted: February 4, 2025

Wow! I went there back in 1993-1995 and it looks like it has tanked since then. The education was horrible, only a couple good teachers, football was the main focus, bullying, poor parenting, administration didnt care and quality of education was awful. My parents took me out and sent me to St. Margarets where the education and teachers were excellent. An A at Essex was like getting a C at St. Margarets. Thats how bad it was and it seems nothing has changed. Very sad.

Posted: February 4, 2025

Posted: December 11, 2023

"I have deep concerns about the state of our school. It's disheartening to witness the presence of drug use, vaping, and a lack of accountability among some teachers and administrators. As a parent, it pains me to see fellow parents opting to transport their children to schools in other districts due to these issues. I would not recommend this school at all worse school Ive seen and we have been to 6 in bad areas . Not to the racism in this behind the times area.how
School if you can

Posted: December 11, 2023

Posted: March 16, 2022

This school needs to be shut down! No one there knows what they're doing and the kids are not learning. Just take a look at the school board. If you live in this area DO NOT send your kid(s) here, they will not teach your kids to the fullest potential.

Posted: March 16, 2022

Posted: January 25, 2022

This High School is beyond GREAT the teachers are concerned about the students learning and their grades, also when you ask for a call back youget a call back as soon as possible this is very rare at some schools. I'm very happy that my son attends ESSEX HIGH SCHOOL.

Posted: January 25, 2022

Posted: April 26, 2021

I was once a student at EHS things werent always so easy. Now that my daughter is attending I see a change in the school system. I appreciate the teachers and staff that go over and beyond to help our children achieve their educational goals they have set. Also I would like to thank the principles, and guidance counselors as well who make the sacrifices to ensure the needs of the students are meet, but also are the voices for the students. Thank you for all your doing to help brighten the future of our children.

Posted: April 26, 2021

Posted: May 3, 2019

A 0 out of 100,000. Worst school in virginia.

Posted: May 3, 2019

I have 8 classes a day so 16 tests a week and am taught nothing.

Posted: May 3, 2019

We dont have any. Almost ALL the teachers quit.

Posted: May 3, 2019

Principal doesnt listen to the students needs.

Posted: May 3, 2019

Posted: November 13, 2017

love it. Band and math are my favorite subjects. Computer applications and french have to be my least .

Posted: November 13, 2017

there is barley any homework given out. More time to focus on other things.

Posted: October 27, 2013

One word. Help! Periods to long. Students are struggling with block. Not enough class of choice. Students are not doing well! The list goes on.... Help!

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