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SMITHFIELD HIGH

14171 Turner Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0912Non-Charter
1,347
Students
Total enrolled
89%
Grad Rate
Nat'l avg 87%
~avg
$13,844
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
~avg
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
12% vs nat'l
37/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
25% vs nat'l
Large public school
Serves 1,347 students in grades 09–12 in Smithfield, Virginia.
Near-average funding
District spends $13,844 per pupil — close to the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 37th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

SMITHFIELD HIGH is a very large high in Smithfield, Virginia, serving grades 09–12 with 1,347 students. The district invests $13,844 per student — close to the national average of $14,347, with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. About 33% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body. A neighborhood opportunity score of 37/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at SMITHFIELD HIGH

1,347
Total Students
17.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
33%
Free Lunch
78
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0912) are served by this school
Gender Distribution702 male · 645 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility33%
National avg 52% · 450 students
Student Composition
54%
30%
Asian1%
White54%
Hispanic / Latino7%
Black30%
Multiracial7%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 510201000875

Academic Outcomes at SMITHFIELD HIGH

Graduation Rate (Adjusted Cohort)
89
Near avg
National avg 87%
Graduation Rate Comparison
This school
89%
State avg
87%
National avg
87%
Neighborhood Opportunity Score
37
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 37th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 17th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 23430

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,844Near avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$13,844
State avg
$16,302
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$6,092
Student Support$2,630
Administration$1,661
Operations$2,077
Other$1,384
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $13,844 spent per student, an estimated $6,133 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
48%
38%
State government
47.9%
Local (property tax)
37.9%
Federal programs
14.2%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 89% graduation rate — near the national average of 87%
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-median neighborhood opportunity score (37/100) — national median is 50
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelHigh
Grades09 – 12
Location
CountyIsle of Wight County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (757)357-3108
NCES ID: 510201000875
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Smithfield seeking a public high school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
14171 Turner Dr, Smithfield, VA 23430
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

High
1
What percentage of students take AP or dual enrollment courses?
Indicates academic rigor and college prep
2
What college counseling and application support is provided?
Ratio of students per counselor matters
3
What career and vocational pathways are offered?
CTE programs, internships, industry partnerships
4
How does the school support students at risk of not graduating?
Credit recovery, attendance intervention
5
What's the school's culture around attendance and behavior?
Discipline approach, restorative practices
6
What happens after graduation — where do students go?
Ask about college, career, military outcomes
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

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.