Tabb High School is a public high school located in Tabb, an unincorporated community in southern York County, Virginia, United States. It is part of the York County School Division. The school opened in 1972 and is located near the site of one of the first land battles of the Civil war, the Battle of Big Bethel.
Serving 1,130 students in grades 9-12, Tabb High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 68%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 3:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,130 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 3:1
- Minority Enrollment: 43%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in VA)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 93% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 86% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tabb High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Tabb High School's student population of 1,130 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 374 teachers has grown by 325% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,130 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
374 teachers
Year Founded
1972
Colors
Black, Orange
School Calendar
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 25, 2025
School Rankings
Tabb High School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,773 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Tabb High School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#309 out of 1773 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
68%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)93%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)86%
59%
Student : Teacher Ratio
3:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
8%
8%
Hispanic
13%
19%
Black
13%
22%
White
57%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
89%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Bengal Tiger
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tabb High School's ranking?
Tabb High School is ranked #309 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Tabb High School often compared to?
Tabb High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Grafton High School, York High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 68% VA state average), while 93% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Tabb High School?
The graduation rate of Tabb High School is 99%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Tabb High School?
1,130 students attend Tabb High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
57% of Tabb High School students are White, 13% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 8% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Tabb High School?
Tabb High School has a student ration of 3:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Tabb High School offer ?
Tabb High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Tabb High School part of?
Tabb High School is part of York County School District.
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