For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public schools serving 3,282 students in Smithfield, VA.
The top ranked public schools in Smithfield, VA are Smithfield High School, Smithfield Middle School and Westside Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, VA public schools have an average math proficiency score of 75% (versus the Virginia public school average of 68%), and reading proficiency score of 73% (versus the 70% statewide average). Schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Virginia public schools.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Smithfield, VA (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Smithfield High School
(Math: 85-89% | Reading: 80%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
14171 Turner Dr
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3108
Gr: 9-12 | 1,310 student Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #22.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
14175 Turner Drive
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 365-4100
Gr: 7-8 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #33.
Westside Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
800 Main Street
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3021
Gr: 4-6 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
Hardy Elementary School
(Math: 76% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9389 Old Stage Hwy
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Smithfield, VA 23430
(757) 357-3204
Gr: PK-4 | 632 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Smithfield, VA?
The top ranked public schools in Smithfield, VA include Smithfield High School, Smithfield Middle School and Westside Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Smithfield?
4 public schools are located in Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public schools minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Virginia public schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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