Excellent
#218 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 12% in state
Tangier Combined
School · Accomack County Public Schools · Tangier, VA
An Accomack County Public Schools school where students score 25 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 245, Tangier, VA 23440
- Math 97% vs VA 68% (2025)
- Reading 95% vs VA 74% (2025)
- 50%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Tangier Combined score 86% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2019, reaching 96% in 2025.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 32 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
109.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Tangier Combined sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 29Car-Dependent
- Bike 60Bikeable
- County Safety: Elevated828/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$33,405
Median home value
$135,900
College educated
7.2%
Homeownership
96.6%
Poverty rate
2.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 23440; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Accomack County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $14,426NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Tangier Combined is listed in Accomack County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Tangier Combined
Tangier Combined is a public school in Tangier, VA, part of Accomack County Public Schools, serving approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 5.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #218 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Tangier Combined
What grades does Tangier Combined serve?
Tangier Combined serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Tangier Combined?
Tangier Combined has an enrollment of approximately 41 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Tangier Combined?
The student-teacher ratio at Tangier Combined is 5.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Tangier Combined rank in VA?
Tangier Combined ranks #218 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Tangier Combined's MySchoolScout rating?
Tangier Combined has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Tangier Combined?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Tangier Combined has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 80% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Tangier Combined a charter school?
No, Tangier Combined is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Tangier Combined a Title I school?
No, Tangier Combined is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Tangier Combined?
109.8% of students at Tangier Combined qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 41
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 5.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Rural
- County
- Accomack County
- Phone
- (757) 891-2315
- 4-Year Graduation
- 50%+
- Area population (ZIP 23440)
- 240
- Area median age
- 63.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 23440; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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