Serving 1,310 students in grades 9-12, Smithfield High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 66% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50% in VA)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Smithfield High School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Smithfield High School is ranked #459 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Smithfield High School often compared to?
Smithfield High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Windsor High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
66% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 80% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithfield High School?
The graduation rate of Smithfield High School is 91%, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 89%.
How many students attend Smithfield High School?
1,310 students attend Smithfield High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Smithfield High School students are White, 32% of students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield High School?
Smithfield High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Smithfield High School offer ?
Smithfield High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Smithfield High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,310 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 47%
Graduation Rate
: 91% (Top 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 30%
Math Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 80% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 66% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
