Smithfield High

Summary:

Smithfield High is a public high school located in Smithfield, Virginia, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 1,347 students. The school is part of the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in Virginia and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Smithfield High has consistently ranked in the top half of Virginia high schools, with a ranking of 120 out of 329 schools in the 2023-2024 school year, earning a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school's performance on SOL (Standards of Learning) tests is generally on par with or above the state and district averages, particularly in subjects like Algebra I, Geometry, and English Reading. Notably, Smithfield High's Hispanic students have consistently outperformed the state average, ranking 23 out of 233 Virginia high schools for Hispanic students in the 2023-2024 school year. However, the school's disabled and military-connected students have struggled, ranking in the bottom half of Virginia high schools for these subgroups.

Smithfield High's relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 27.73% to 33.41% over the past few years, suggests a socioeconomically diverse student population. The school's spending per student has remained relatively stable, ranging from $6,694 to $6,903 over the past few years, and its student-teacher ratio of 17.2 is slightly higher than the nearby Windsor High (14.5) and some other comparison schools, such as Western Branch High and Denbigh High, which have outperformed Smithfield High in certain areas.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 14171 Turner Dr
       Smithfield, VA  23430


(757) 357-3108

District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
120th of 329 Virginia High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,704 Help


Feeder schools for Smithfield High:

Elementary:    Carrollton Elementary
    Hardy Elementary
Middle:    Smithfield Middle
    Westside Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  17.2 Help
Number of students:  1,347

Racial breakdown:

White:
53.5%
African American:
30.2%
Two or more races:
7.5%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  33.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Smithfield High ranks better than 63.5% of high schools in Virginia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 64.69. (See more...)
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The Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR) measures the percentage of Smithfield High freshmen who graduate within four years, adjusting for students who transfer in or out.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithfield High is $6,704.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Smithfield High:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithfield High 120th of 329 Virginia public high schools. (See Smithfield High in the ranking list.)

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Isle of Wight County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Isle of Wight County Public Schools 23rd of 130 Virginia school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithfield High

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Rank History for all students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2005 52.68 133rd 308 56.8%
2006 57.39 102nd 314 67.5%
2007 52.43 141st 313 55.0%
2008 43.90 190th 316 39.9%
2009 43.73 192nd 313 38.7%
2010 59.71 95th 317 70.0%
2011 63.98 77th 320 75.9%
2012 52.65 133rd 321 58.6%
2013 43.40 188th 321 41.4%
2014 41.21 201st 322 37.6%
2015 52.51 130th 322 59.6%
2016 49.55 157th 321 51.1%
2017 43.87 196th 324 39.5%
2018 49.53 158th 326 51.5%
2019 46.68 187th 327 42.8%
2021 46.65 160th 327 51.1%
2022 47.77 172nd 325 47.1%
2023 47.45 202nd 326 38.0%
2024 64.69 120th 329 63.5%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 35.66 145th 193 24.9%
2024 57.37 86th 198 56.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 54.94 153rd 320 52.2%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.49 219th 320 31.6%
2024 70.40 81st 322 74.8%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 18.53 221st 249 11.2%
2024 45.00 149th 253 41.1%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 44.77 65th 92 29.3%
2024 51.64 50th 92 45.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 47.62 191st 321 40.5%
2024 56.73 157th 322 51.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 38.48 169th 240 29.6%
2024 59.17 104th 249 58.2%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 69.82 56th 232 75.9%
2024 80.08 23rd 233 90.1%
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Rank History for White students at Smithfield High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools VA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 48.23 196th 315 37.8%
2024 61.40 119th 314 62.1%
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Data source: test scores: Virginia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Smithfield High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 946 946
1990 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 933 933
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 930 930
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 941 941
1993 476 419 2 4 0 n/a n/a 0 901
1994 503 425 2 3 0 n/a n/a 0 933
1995 451 342 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1996 451 342 3 1 0 n/a n/a 0 797
1997 465 339 5 0 0 n/a n/a 0 809
1998 482 356 4 1 1 n/a n/a -1 843
1999 513 336 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 859
2000 552 325 2 3 2 n/a n/a -4 880
2001 589 340 3 4 3 n/a n/a 0 939
2002 644 378 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
2003 644 378 3 9 3 n/a n/a 0 1037
2004 664 379 9 19 4 n/a n/a 1 1076
2005 687 355 10 19 10 n/a n/a 3 1084
2006 700 404 12 22 9 n/a n/a 2 1149
2007 715 423 10 24 9 n/a n/a 7 1188
2008 760 424 15 22 10 n/a n/a 3 1234
2009 755 435 14 22 9 n/a n/a 11 1246
2010 779 444 13 20 11 n/a n/a 12 1279
2011 777 423 8 38 4 1 56 0 1307
2012 769 413 8 51 4 0 66 0 1311
2013 795 401 10 44 3 1 60 0 1314
2014 764 378 12 47 2 1 63 0 1267
2015 785 381 12 54 2 1 56 0 1291
2016 736 404 12 50 3 1 47 0 1253
2017 713 391 17 44 2 0 48 0 1215
2018 746 397 17 47 2 1 51 0 1261
2019 714 393 18 56 4 1 59 0 1245
2020 743 374 21 53 6 3 67 0 1267
2021 752 386 16 66 6 3 83 0 1312
2022 753 384 18 77 8 4 94 0 1338
2023 721 407 17 88 9 4 101 0 1347

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 946 65.6 14.4 n/a
1990 933 67.0 13.9 n/a
1991 930 66.1 14.0 n/a
1992 941 67.3 13.9 n/a
1993 901 65.8 13.7 n/a
1994 933 77.6 n/a 27.7
1995 797 n/a 0.0 19.4
1996 797 n/a 0.0 19.4
1997 809 n/a 0.0 20.9
1998 843 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 859 53.0 16.2 24.7
2000 880 n/a 0.0 22.7
2001 939 58.0 16.2 17.7
2002 1037 62.0 16.7 20.3
2003 1037 62.0 16.7 20.3
2004 1076 57.0 18.9 22.2
2005 1084 57.0 19.0 24.7
2006 1149 60.0 19.2 19.9
2007 1188 70.1 16.9 25.1
2008 1234 62.8 19.6 22.3
2009 1246 70.5 17.7 21.8
2010 1279 68.6 18.6 26.1
2011 1307 66.9 19.5 23.1
2012 1311 80.1 16.3 25.2
2013 1314 81.4 16.1 23.9
2014 1267 71.8 17.6 25.7
2015 1291 72.0 17.9 26.7
2016 1253 71.0 17.6 28.7
2017 1215 68.1 17.8 26.7
2018 1261 71.2 17.6 29.8
2019 1245 78.7 15.8 27.1
2020 1267 79.4 15.9 29.3
2021 1312 82.7 15.8 n/a
2022 1338 76.2 17.5 27.7
2023 1347 78.0 17.2 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithfield High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 946 65.6 14.4 n/a
1990 933 67.0 13.9 n/a
1991 930 66.1 14.0 n/a
1992 941 67.3 13.9 n/a
1993 901 65.8 13.7 n/a
1994 933 77.6 n/a 27.7
1995 797 n/a 0.0 19.4
1996 797 n/a 0.0 19.4
1997 809 n/a 0.0 20.9
1998 843 n/a 0.0 23.1
1999 859 53.0 16.2 24.7
2000 880 n/a 0.0 22.7
2001 939 58.0 16.2 17.7
2002 1037 62.0 16.7 20.3
2003 1037 62.0 16.7 20.3
2004 1076 57.0 18.9 22.2
2005 1084 57.0 19.0 24.7
2006 1149 60.0 19.2 19.9
2007 1188 70.1 16.9 25.1
2008 1234 62.8 19.6 22.3
2009 1246 70.5 17.7 21.8
2010 1279 68.6 18.6 26.1
2011 1307 66.9 19.5 23.1
2012 1311 80.1 16.3 25.2
2013 1314 81.4 16.1 23.9
2014 1267 71.8 17.6 25.7
2015 1291 72.0 17.9 26.7
2016 1253 71.0 17.6 28.7
2017 1215 68.1 17.8 26.7
2018 1261 71.2 17.6 29.8
2019 1245 78.7 15.8 27.1
2020 1267 79.4 15.9 29.3
2021 1312 82.7 15.8 n/a
2022 1338 76.2 17.5 27.7
2023 1347 78.0 17.2 33.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithfield High

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $169 (2.5%) $6,525 (97.5%) $6,694
2020 $105 (1.5%) $6,798 (98.5%) $6,903
2021 $105 (1.6%) $6,600 (98.4%) $6,704

Data source: Virginia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithfield High

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 187th of 327 High schoolsRanks 202nd of 326 High schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
End of Course Writing (Smithfield High)8780
 7%
   End of Course Writing (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)8781
 6%
   End of Course Writing (Virginia)8174
 7%
End of Course Geometry (Smithfield High)7989
 10%
   End of Course Geometry (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)8190
 9%
   End of Course Geometry (Virginia)8380
 3%
End of Course Algebra I (Smithfield High)6987
 18%
   End of Course Algebra I (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)7987
 8%
   End of Course Algebra I (Virginia)8680
 6%
End of Course Algebra II (Smithfield High)9354
 39%
   End of Course Algebra II (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)9353
 40%
   End of Course Algebra II (Virginia)9186
 5%
End of Course Chemistry (Smithfield High)8560
 25%
   End of Course Chemistry (Virginia)8864
 24%
End of Course Biology (Smithfield High)8777
 10%
   End of Course Biology (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)8780
 7%
   End of Course Biology (Virginia)8370
 13%
End of Course Earth Science (Smithfield High)8238
 44%
   End of Course Earth Science (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)8537
 48%
   End of Course Earth Science (Virginia)8172
 9%
End of Course English Reading (Smithfield High)9088
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)9088
 2%
   End of Course English Reading (Virginia)8685
 1%
End of Course VA and US History (Smithfield High)5034
 16%
   End of Course VA and US History (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)5634
 22%
   End of Course VA and US History (Virginia)6838
 30%
End of Course World History I (Smithfield High)7669
 7%
   End of Course World History I (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)7973
 6%
   End of Course World History I (Virginia)8066
 14%
End of Course World History II (Smithfield High)7638
 38%
   End of Course World History II (Isle of Wight County Public Schools)8036
 44%
   End of Course World History II (Virginia)8148
 33%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students12451347
 8.2%
African American393407
 3.6%
American Indian49
 125%
Asian1817
 5.6%
Hispanic5688
 57.1%
Pacific Islander14
 300%
White714721
 1%
Two or More Races59101
 71.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.1%33.4%
 6.3%


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Students at Smithfield High are 54% White, 30% African American, 7% Two or more races, 7% Hispanic, 1% Asian.

Smithfield High ranks 120th of 329 Virginia high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Smithfield High is fed by the following schools:

Elementary : Carrollton Elementary
Elementary : Hardy Elementary
Middle : Smithfield Middle
Middle : Westside Elementary

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,347 students attended Smithfield High.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Virginia Department of Education.

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