Tappahannock: Schools & Education
Tappahannock schools: 4 public schools. Essex High is the largest at 514 students (grades 8-12). Total enrollment: 1,181 students.
- ~477 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 477 residents per school. 14.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (3)
Schools (4)
| School Districts · Districts | Chesapeake Bay Governor's Scho, Essex County Public Schools |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 2 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 1,181 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 97 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 12.20 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,240 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 105.0% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Rappahannock Community College |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 28.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Rappahannock Community College |
| Nearest College · City | Glenns |
| Nearest College · Phone | (804) 758-6730 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 28.4 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Essex Public Library |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 117 N. Church Lane |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (804) 443-4945 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 22560 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2444 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 4 |
|---|---|
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 14.9% |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12