Should you attend Essex High School or Rappahannock High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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 top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-74% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). 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).
Serving 544 students in grades 8-12, Rappahannock 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 45-49% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
8-12
Total Students
410 students
544 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
35 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
16:1
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Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1773 schools in VA (Bottom 50%)
#1203 out of 1773 schools in VA (Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
(Top 50% in VA)
45-49%
(Bottom 50% in VA)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
73%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
(Bottom 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
57%
(Top 50% in VA)(20-21 School Year Data)
Graduation Rate
90-94%
(Top 30% in VA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in VA)
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Students by Grade
Grade 8 Students
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108
Grade 9 Students
109
103
Grade 10 Students
109
115
Grade 11 Students
97
114
Grade 12 Students
95
104
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