How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Essex County Public Schools | Northumberland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Tappahannock, Virginia | Heathsville, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 1,181 | 1,200 |
| Number of Schools | 3 | 3 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12.4:1 | 11.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Essex County Public Schools | Northumberland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $17,613 | $18,689 |
| Federal Revenue | 18.2% | 15.5% |
| State Revenue | 46.9% | 23.3% |
| Local Revenue | 34.9% | 61.2% |
Essex County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Northumberland County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Essex County Public Schools | Northumberland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 25.4% | 45.8% |
| African American | 54.1% | 37.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 6.3% | 10.7% |
| Asian | 1.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.5% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 12.0% | 5.4% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 99.7% | 97.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Essex County Public Schools | Northumberland County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 1 | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 380:1 | 235.3:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 11.2% | 16.6% |
School Types
Essex County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Northumberland County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.