How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Essex County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tappahannock, Virginia | Falls Church, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 1,181 | 179,858 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 199 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 14.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Essex County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,660 | $19,816 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.2% | 10.1% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 23.3% |
| Local Revenue | 34.9% | 66.6% |
Essex County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Fairfax County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Essex County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.4% | 36.0% |
| African American | 54.1% | 9.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 30.5% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 17.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 6.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 105.8% | 31.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Essex County Public Schools | Fairfax County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 497 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 25 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 298.5:1 | 330.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.2% | 15.2% |
School Types
Essex County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Fairfax County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.