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Isle of Wight County Public Schools

Virginia · Public School District
9
Schools
5,627
Students
$13,844
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
40.9%
Free Lunch Rate
-11pp vs nat'l
89.8%
Graduation Rate
+3.3pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Isle of Wight County Public Schools is a public school district in Virginia serving 5,627 students across 9 schools. It includes 4 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.8% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,844 is near the national average for a US public school district. 41% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools4 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carrollton ElementaryPK–03662
Carrsville ElementaryPK–05252
Hardy ElementaryPK–04526
Windsor ElementaryPK–05600
Middle Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
GEORGIE D. TYLER MIDDLE06–08375
SMITHFIELD MIDDLE07–08609
Westside Elementary04–06729
High Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
SMITHFIELD HIGH09–121,347
WINDSOR HIGH09–12527
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,844Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
48%
38%
State
47.9%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal
14.2%

Funding is shared between state (48%) and local sources (38%), with limited federal reliance.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,627
Students
41%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.8%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateVirginia →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
89.8% graduation rate — 3.3 points above the national average of 86.5%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Isle of Wight County Public Schools has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,627 students.
What is the graduation rate for Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
The graduation rate is 89.8%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Isle of Wight County Public Schools spend per student?
Isle of Wight County Public Schools spends $13,844 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
41% of students in Isle of Wight County Public Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
No, Isle of Wight County Public Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Isle of Wight County Public Schools serve?
Isle of Wight County Public Schools serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Isle of Wight County Public Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.