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Essex County Public Schools, Virginia

Essex County Public Schools is a unified school district in Essex County, Virginia, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 10,623 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 257 sq mi (666 km²) of land.

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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
10,623
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Essex County
Land area
257 sq mi (666 km²)
Median household income
$56,520 ± $7,548
Median home value
$238,100 ± $20,145
Water area
28.9 sq mi (74.8 km²)
State
Virginia
Census code (GEOID)
5101200
Coordinates (central point)
37.935475, -76.927904
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Essex County Public Schools, largest first

  1. Central District2,924 people
  2. South District2,712 people
  3. Tappahannock District2,495 people
  4. North District2,492 people
  5. Tappahannock (town)1,908 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Richmond County Public Schools11 mi east
  2. Westmoreland County Public Schools14 mi northeast
  3. King and Queen County Public Schools15 mi south
  4. Caroline County Public Schools24 mi west
  5. King George County Public Schools27 mi northwest
  6. Middlesex County Public Schools32 mi southeast

These share a boundary with Essex County Public Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

Before using this answer for enrollment

A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Essex County Public Schools before you rely on it.

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