Smithfield High School

14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 1,338 students in grades 9-12, Smithfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 94% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Smithfield High School's student population of 1,338 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 76 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,338 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
76 teachers
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School Rankings

Smithfield High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield High School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (VA)
#459 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
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66%
54%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithfield High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
80%
69%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
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American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
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Hispanic
6%
18%
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Black
29%
22%
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White
56%
46%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
7%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.60
This chart display the diversity score of Smithfield High School and the public school average diversity score of Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
94%
89%
This chart display graduation rate of Smithfield High School and public school graduation rate of Virginia by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
41%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smithfield High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Virginia by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithfield High School's ranking?
Smithfield High School is ranked #459 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Smithfield High School often compared to?
Smithfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithfield High School?
The graduation rate of Smithfield High School is 94%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Smithfield High School?
1,338 students attend Smithfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Smithfield High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield High School?
Smithfield High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smithfield High School offer ?
Smithfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithfield High School part of?
Smithfield High School is part of Isle Of Wight Co PBLC Schs School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,338 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 44%
  • : 94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 66% (Top 30%)
  • : 80% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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