Essex High School vs. Central High School
Should you attend Essex High School or Central 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.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Essex High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
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Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 393 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 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 265 students in grades 7-12, Central 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 75-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
7-12
Total Students
393 students
265 students
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
25 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#989 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1085 out of 1773 schools in VA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
45-49%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
75-79%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
45-49%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
70-79%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 7 Students
-
46
Grade 8 Students
-
36
Grade 9 Students
96
49
Grade 10 Students
99
39
Grade 11 Students
100
40
Grade 12 Students
98
55
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
n/a
% Hispanic
7%
9%
% Black
56%
35%
% White
26%
45%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
11%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.66
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
4%