How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Hopewell City Public Schools | Smyth County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Hopewell, Virginia | Marion, Virginia |
| Total Enrollment | 3,984 | 3,981 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 13 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 11.2:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Hopewell City Public Schools | Smyth County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $16,800 | $15,196 |
| Federal Revenue | 22.1% | 17.9% |
| State Revenue | 57.2% | 58.5% |
| Local Revenue | 20.7% | 23.6% |
Hopewell City Public Schools
Federal State Local
Smyth County Public Schools
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Hopewell City Public Schools | Smyth County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| White | 17.3% | 93.1% |
| African American | 57.4% | 2.1% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 15.8% | 3.2% |
| Asian | 0.6% | 0.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.4% | 0.1% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 8.3% | 1.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 98.8% | 91.9% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Hopewell City Public Schools | Smyth County Public Schools |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 9 | 12 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 276.8:1 | 309:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 30.2% | 14.7% |
School Types
Hopewell City Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 4
Smyth County Public Schools
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 7
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.