Smithfield High School

Smithfield High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
14171 Turner Dr,  Smithfield, VA
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
3.5
3.0
1,310 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dr. Stenette Byrd
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
26
Math Proficiency
66%
Reading Proficiency
80%
Average GPA
3.55
Graduation Rate
93%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B+
Sports
C
Food
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.55
Reading Proficiency
80%
Math Proficiency
66%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
79
Full Time Teachers
79
Teachers in First or Second Year
12.9%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
26
Math
24
English
25
Reading
28
Science
26
Number of AP Courses
16
AP Pass Rate
69.2%
AP Math Enrollment
Very Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Average
Boys Athletic Participation
Average

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
328:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.1%
Female
47.9%
White
53.5%
Black
30.2%
Two or more races
7.5%
Hispanic
6.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
Old Dominion University 333 Students
James Madison University 306 Students
Virginia Commonwealth University 262 Students
Virginia Tech 235 Students
University of Virginia 211 Students
Christopher Newport University 186 Students
George Mason University 183 Students
Norfolk State University 158 Students
William & Mary 143 Students
Virginia State University 111 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Business 101 Students
Biology 99 Students
Psychology 89 Students
Nursing 80 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 53 Students
Engineering 32 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Mechanical Engineering 32 Students
Political Science and Government 31 Students
Computer Science 28 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.5 285 Reviews
3.0 Senior
2/3/2025
This is a decent school with decent education. The administration team is okay with keeping up with the students, but most are found being rude and uncaring. I would like to see that change for the upcoming students of this school.
3.0 Senior
9/25/2024
It's up and down but I can say whenever I just down there was someone to pick me back up again. It can overall be a little messing and drama-filled at this school but the resources and connection you can get are amazing. Isle of Wright try to set you up if YOU want to. It's all about whether you are ready and will take advantage of the opportunities.
3.0 Alum
6/9/2024
an overall ok school. primarily rich white folks sharply divided by very poor African Americans. very disconnected or segregated school the black people stick with the black white with the white for the most part. Very few ap courses offered making it low in competition with other high schools. clubs are okay just ran by people trying to use clubs as a way to get a good resume.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.0 10 Reviews
5.0 parent
4/30/2025
I found this community to be welcoming. I love the small town slow pace of it. Many of the kids have gone to college and graduated.
1.0 parent
9/17/2021
This school has completely gone downhill. The admin fail to keep students safe while in the school. Dr. Thornton cares more about increasing his pay than his employees health, or students well being. IOWCS has taken a sharp turn in failing their students.
2.0 teacher
5/22/2021
Some of the best teachers I’ve ever encountered work at the school. Sadly you can tell their morale is extremely low thanks to a vindictive and uncaring superintendent. The school system was warned not to hire this person but insisted on doing so. They are now paying for this with low test scores, l...
4.0 parent
8/1/2018
I have two daughters at this school, who always felt safe and welcomed. Overall, their teachers were very good, and some were outstanding. I appreciated the support of the administration during the school violence protests that occurred during the school day. Communication was excellent. There are n...

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Smithfield High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 in Smithfield, VA, in the Smithfield neighborhood, and is served by the Isle of Wight County Public Schools in Virginia. The school has a total enrollment of 1,310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 66% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Smithfield High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.55, the graduation rate is 93%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 26. The average home value in this area is $456,024. Discover additional schools in the area, like Calvary Christian Academy, Smithfield Middle School, Hampton Roads Classical, and more. Learn more about what Smithfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithfield High School.

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