- Enrollment
- 682
- Students per teacher
- 12.9:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithfield, VA
Smithfield High
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 45/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 510201000875
👥 S:T ratio 32
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 31
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield High earns 45/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools.
- #2 of 4
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 45
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.9:1
- large classes for Virginia
- 31.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield High has class sizes larger than 90% of Virginia schools. Computed live against every Virginia school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA.
School address
District: Isle of Wight County Public Schools · Virginia
NCES ID 510201000875 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Smithfield High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 510201000875 · Smithfield, VA High · MID · TRAD
1,322 enr · 16.9:1 · 31.8% lunch · RII 45
Nearest enrollment peer: Westside Elementary (682 students)
Smithfield High held near 1,310 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE added 78.0 → 79.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Virginia schools → · Find another →
Smithfield High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Smithfield High
1,322 students
- Westside Eleme
Westside Elementary
682 students
- Hardy Elementa
Hardy Elementary
649 students
- Windsor Elemen
Windsor Elementary
624 students
- Carrollton Ele
Carrollton Elementary
569 students
- Smithfield Mid
Smithfield Middle
565 students
What this shows Smithfield High reports 1,322 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield High compares
Smithfield High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Virginia and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Virginia | Virginia avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 16.9:1 | ▲ 22% | 13.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 31.8% | ▼ 45% | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.9:1
Leaner classes than 31% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,322
Bigger than 95% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
31.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 45% below the Virginia average of 57.6%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
16.9:1
students per teacher
- 22% above state mean
Top 90% in Virginia - lower ratio than 10% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
27.5%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$13,320
per pupil, district-wide
- below Virginia avg of $15,892
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors5.0 FTE
Per 264 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
52
in-school suspensions + 146 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 3.9 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 15.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 52.3%
African American 32.1%
Two or More 7.0%
Hispanic or Latino 6.7%
Asian 1.2%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 52.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 61.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 61.4, Smithfield High is more mixed than the Virginia school average of 53.7.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Isle of Wight County Public Schools reports $13,320 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Westside Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hardy Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Windsor Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Carrollton Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smithfield Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 649
- Students per teacher
- 14.8:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 624
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 569
- Students per teacher
- 12.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 565
- Students per teacher
- 14.1:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,322 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield High
How many students attend Smithfield High?
Smithfield High has 1,322 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithfield, VA. CCD year-over-year: 1,347 (2022-23) → 1,310 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield High is 16.9:1, which is 22% higher than the Virginia average of 13.9:1 and 8% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithfield High?
31.8% of students at Smithfield High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Virginia average of 57.6%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield High?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield High is White at 52.3% of enrollment, in Smithfield, VA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 61.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield High?
Smithfield High has a Resource Investment Index of 45/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithfield High rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield High ranks #2 of 4 public schools in Smithfield, VA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking.
What other schools are in Isle of Wight County Public Schools?
Besides Smithfield High, Isle of Wight County Public Schools also operates Westside Elementary (682 students), Hardy Elementary (649 students), and Windsor Elementary (624 students). See the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district page for the complete list.