Tangier Combined

Tangier Combined is a public school in Tangier, VA, part of the Accomack County Public Schools. The school serves approximately 41 students in grades Kindergarten – 12th with a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6/10, placing it in the 95.2th percentile among VA schools — an above average rating overall.

Students demonstrate 86% proficiency in math, 18 points above the state average and 88% in reading/language arts, 14 points above the state average. The school scores particularly well in student growth (10.0/10). Located in a neighborhood with a median household income of $33,405, where 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

The school is situated in a remote rural setting.

With an enrollment of 41 students, Tangier Combined is a smaller school where families often find a close-knit community atmosphere. Smaller settings can mean more individual attention from teachers and staff, though they may offer fewer extracurricular options than larger schools.

With a student-teacher ratio of 5.9:1, Tangier Combined offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Tangier Combined may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.