Smithfield: Schools & Education
There are 4 public schools in Smithfield. Smithfield High is the largest at 1,347 students (grades 9-12). Total enrollment: 3,211 students.
- ~2,208 residents per school (vs Virginia ~501).
K-12 Schools
4 K-12 schools serving the area — about 2,208 residents per school. 36.9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. average ~35%).
| School Districts · Districts | Isle of Wight County Public Sc |
|---|---|
| School Districts · Total count | 1 |
| School Statistics · Total Schools | 4 |
| School Statistics · Total Enrollment | 3,211 |
| School Statistics · Total Teachers | 215 |
| School Statistics · Student Teacher Ratio | 14.90 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Students | 1,207 |
| School Statistics · Free Lunch Pct | 37.6% |
| Schools Count | 4 |
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 | 9.4 mi |
| Nearest College · Name | Christopher Newport University |
| Nearest College · City | Newport News |
| Nearest College · Phone | (757) 594-7000 |
| Nearest College · Distance | 9.4 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.
Facilities (7)
Libraries
Public libraries from IMLS Public Libraries Survey — visits, circulation, and service-area population.
| Nearest Library · Name | Smithfield Branch |
|---|---|
| Nearest Library · Address | 255 James Street |
| Nearest Library · Phone | (757) 357-2264 |
| Nearest Library · Zip | 23430 |
| Nearest Library · Hours Per Year | 2392 |
| Nearest Library · Total Libraries In City | 1 |
Sources: IMLS PLS — state+city name match
Other
Libraries (1)
| Education Nonprofits · Total count | 12 |
|---|---|
| Mentoring Orgs · Total count | 1 |
| Pct Bachelors Plus | 36.9% |
| Scholarship Funds · Total count | 4 |
Sources: IRS BMF NTEE B · IRS BMF keyword · Census ACS 5-Year 2023 · Refreshed 2026-04-12