Benns Church: Schools & Education
Education in Benns Church: 9 public schools. Smithfield High is the largest at 1,347 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 5,627 students.
- ~201 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
9 K-12 schools serving the area — about 201 residents per school. 20.1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
Schools (9)
| School Districts · Districts | Isle of Wight County Public Sc |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Districts · Nces Lea Ids | 5102010 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 9 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 5,627 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 390 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.40 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 2,301 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 40.9% |
| Schools Count | 9 |
Sources: NCES LEA assignment from schools in this city · NCES CCD 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Higher Education
Colleges and universities within commuting range, plus IPEDS scorecard data on enrollment, completion, and net price.
| Colleges · Nearest | Christopher Newport University |
|---|---|
| Colleges · Nearest Distance Miles | 15.5 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Christopher Newport University |
| Nearest College · City | Newport News |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 594-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 15.5 mi |
Sources: NCES IPEDS 2022 — no colleges within 3 miles · NCES IPEDS 2022 · Refreshed 2026-04-12
Early Childhood
Daycare and preschool capacity. Federal child-care data is sparse — counts reflect state-licensed providers only.
| Childcare Centers · County total | 2 |
|---|
Sources: HIFLD / IRS BMF
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | CARROLLTON BRANCH |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 238-2641 |
| Nearest Library · Address | 14362 NEW TOWNE HAVEN LANE, CARROLLTON VA 23314 |
| Nearest Library · Distance | 0.1 mi |
Other
Libraries (1)
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 20.1% |
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Sources: Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12