Isle Of Wight County Public Schools

820 West Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430-1034
(District boundaries shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%

Top Rankings

Isle Of Wight County Public Schools 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 2025-26 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 5,588 students in Isle Of Wight County Public Schools. 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 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).
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
2,141 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 Public Schools, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 132 school districts in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 91% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (VA)
#29 out of 132 school districts
(Top 30%)
77%
68%
(20-21)
73%
69%
(20-21)
67%
59%
91%
89%

Students by Ethnicity:

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.
This School District
This State (VA)
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 Public Schools Public Schools (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Windsor High School
(Math: 90-94% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
24 Church Street
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-6172
Gr: 9-12 | 526 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #33.
Carrsville Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
5355 Carrsville Hwy
Carrsville, VA 23315
(757) 357-8844
Gr: PK-5 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #44.
Windsor Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
20008 Courthouse Hwy
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-4193
Gr: PK-5 | 606 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 31%
Rank: #55.
Georgie D. Tyler Middle School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
23320 N. Court St.
Windsor, VA 23487
(757) 242-3229
Gr: 6-8 | 373 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #66.
Carrollton Elementary School
(Math: 75-79% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14440 New Towne Haven Ln
Carrollton, VA 23314
(757) 357-8850
Gr: PK-3 | 567 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #77.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #88.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Gr: 4-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #99.
Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
9389 Old Stage Hwy
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Gr: PK-4 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Isle Of Wight County Public Schools?
Isle Of Wight County Public Schools manages 9 public schools serving 5,588 students.
What is the rank of Isle Of Wight County Public Schools?
Isle Of Wight County Public Schools is ranked #29 out of 132 school districts in Virginia (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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 Public Schools?
59% of Isle Of Wight County Public Schools 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 Public Schools?
Isle Of Wight County Public Schools 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 Public Schools'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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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • District size: 9 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 5,588 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 41%
  • : 91% (Top 30% in VA)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 77% (Top 20%)
  • : 73% (Top 30%)
  • : 67% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education

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