For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,588 students in Isle Of Wight County, VA (there are 1 private school, serving 702 private students). 89% of all K-12 students in Isle Of Wight County, VA are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
The top ranked public schools in Isle Of Wight County, VA are Windsor High School, Smithfield High School and Carrsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Isle Of Wight County, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 77% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Isle Of Wight County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Virginia public schools.
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).
Best Public Schools in Isle Of Wight County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Windsor High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
24 Church Street
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-6172
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-6172
Grades: 9-12
| 526 students
Rank: #22.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Grades: 9-12
| 1,310 students
Rank: #33.
Carrsville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | 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: #44.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Grades: PK-5
| 606 students
Rank: #55.
Georgie D. Tyler Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
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: #66.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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: #77.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
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.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Grades: 4-6
| 739 students
Rank: #99.
Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9389 Old Stage Hwy
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Grades: PK-4
| 632 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Isle Of Wight County, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Isle Of Wight County, VA include Windsor High School, Smithfield High School and Carrsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Isle Of Wight County?
9 public schools are located in Isle Of Wight County.
What percentage of students in Isle Of Wight County go to public school?
89% of all K-12 students in Isle Of Wight County are educated in public schools (compared to the VA state average of 89%).
What is the racial composition of students in Isle Of Wight County?
Isle Of Wight County public schools minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Isle Of Wight County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Isle Of Wight County include: Hardy Elementary School vs. Carrollton Elementary School, Windsor Elementary School vs. Westside Elementary School, Westside Elementary School vs. Windsor Elementary School
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