Best Public High Schools in Tappahannock, VA (2025-26)

Best Tappahannock Public High Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 410 students in Tappahannock, VA.

The top ranked public high school in Tappahannock, VA is Essex High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Tappahannock, VA public high school have an score of 72% (versus the Virginia public high school average of 68%), and score of 62% (versus the 81% statewide average). High schools in Tappahannock have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Virginia public high schools.

Tappahannock, VA public high school have a of 92%, which is more than the Virginia average of 89%.

The school with highest graduation rate is Essex High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Virginia or national school graduation rate statistics.

Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Tappahannock, VA (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Essex High School

(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
:

Bottom 50%

833 High School Circle
Tappahannock, VA 22560
(804) 443-4301

Gr: 9-12 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 70%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public high schools in Tappahannock, VA?

The top ranked public high schools in Tappahannock, VA include Essex High School.

How many public high schools are located in Tappahannock?

1 public high schools are located in Tappahannock.

What is the racial composition of students in Tappahannock?

Tappahannock public high schools minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Virginia public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).