Top Rankings
Isle Of Wight County School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,588 students in Isle Of Wight County School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
Public Schools in Isle Of Wight County School District have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the Virginia public school average of 54%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (VA)
# Schools
9 Schools
2,143 Schools
# Students
5,588 Students
1,257,585 Students
# Teachers
389 Teachers
92,187 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Isle Of Wight County School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 135 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 92% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#28 out of 135 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)62%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)73%
69%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)67%
59%
Graduation Rate
91%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.59
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
8%
% Hispanic
7%
19%
% Black
25%
22%
% White
59%
44%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,505 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,502. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,419 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$70 MM
$19,496 MM
Spending
$69 MM
$19,187 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,505
$15,502
Spending / Student
$12,419
$15,257
Best Isle Of Wight County School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
5355 Carrsville Hwy
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 357-8844
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 357-8844
Grades: PK-5
| 234 students
Rank: #22.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #33.
Windsor High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
24 Church Street
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-6172
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-6172
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #44.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14440 New Towne Haven Ln
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 357-8850
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 357-8850
Grades: PK-3
| 567 students
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
9389 Old Stage Hwy
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Grades: PK-4
| 632 students
Rank: #77.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 59% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100
Grades: 7-8
| 601 students
Rank: #88.
Georgie D. Tyler Middle School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
23320 N. Court St.
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-3229
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-3229
Grades: 6-8
| 373 students
Rank: #99.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Grades: 4-6
| 739 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Isle Of Wight County School District?
Isle Of Wight County School District manages 9 public schools serving 5,588 students.
What is the rank of Isle Of Wight County School District?
Isle Of Wight County School District is ranked #30 out of 135 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Virginia school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%) and Highest science proficiency (Top 20%)
What is the racial composition of students in Isle Of Wight County School District?
59% of Isle Of Wight County School District students are White, 25% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Isle Of Wight County School District?
Isle Of Wight County School District has a student/teacher ratio of 14:1, which is equal to the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What is Isle Of Wight County School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,419 is less than the state median of $15,257. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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