Essex County Public Schools
Essex County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
4
public schools
Total Enrollment
1,181
students
School Districts
2
districts
How to use the Essex County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Virginia; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Essex County has 2 district entries. Essex County Public Schools is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 3 schools.
The current county file lists schools under Tappahannock. Check each school record for its NCES city, ZIP, and district fields.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 1 school. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
This county currently has listed-only school records. Use the table fields and district links as the local research starting point.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
4
in Essex County
Reported Enrollment
1,181
3 schools reporting
School Districts
2
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
2 School Districts in Essex County
Essex County Public Schools
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
4 Public Schools in Essex County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 4 of 4 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESSEX HIGH | Record | Essex County Public Schools | Tappahannock, 22560Town: Distant | 8–12 | High | 514 |
| Tappahannock Elementary | Record | Essex County Public Schools | Tappahannock, 22560Town: Distant | PK–3 | Primary | 334 |
| JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATE | Record | Essex County Public Schools | Tappahannock, 22560Town: Distant | 4–7 | Middle | 333 |
| Chesapeake Bay Governor's School | Record | Chesapeake Bay Governor's School | Tappahannock, 22560Town: Distant | — | Other | — |
Tappahannock Elementary
Essex County Public Schools
Tappahannock, 22560 / Town: Distant
JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATE
Essex County Public Schools
Tappahannock, 22560 / Town: Distant
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Tappahannock, 22560 / Town: Distant
Every public school record in Essex County
Each school below has a stable directory anchor, so listed-only schools can still be referenced from this county page. Profile links open deeper generated pages when available; directory anchors keep every NCES school record findable without creating thin standalone pages.
Directory records
4
Showing here
4
Profile pages
0
Primary schools
1- Record
Tappahannock Elementary
Essex County Public Schools
- Grades
- PK–3
- Location
- Tappahannock, 22560
- Enrollment
- 334 students
Listed on this county directory
Middle schools
1- Record
JAMES H. CARY INTERMEDIATE
Essex County Public Schools
- Grades
- 4–7
- Location
- Tappahannock, 22560
- Enrollment
- 333 students
Listed on this county directory
High schools
1- Record
ESSEX HIGH
Essex County Public Schools
- Grades
- 8–12
- Location
- Tappahannock, 22560
- Enrollment
- 514 students
Listed on this county directory
Other schools
1- Record
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
Chesapeake Bay Governor's School
- Grades
- Grades not reported
- Location
- Tappahannock, 22560
- Enrollment
- Enrollment not reported
Listed on this county directory
Essex County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Essex County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Virginia. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Essex County public school directory?
The directory lists 4 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Essex County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Essex County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Essex County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
This county currently has listed-only school records. The directory still provides NCES school, district, grade range, type, and enrollment fields where available.
How should I compare school districts in Essex County?
Start with the 2 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.