Isle of Wight County Schools & Education
Isle of Wight County, Virginia
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Midrange Signal
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
91.0%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 89.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,768
National avg $13,239
State avg $7,941
School Score
45/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 54/100
State Score Position
#86
of 127 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Isle of Wight County
Measured School Summary
Isle of Wight County performs at an average level with a school score of 45/100 and a solid graduation rate of 91.0%.
Funding Context
At $6,768 per pupil, Isle of Wight County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 17% below the Virginia average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 2.0 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 15% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Isle of Wight County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
9 public schools and 1 district are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
45/100
Mixed county signal. Ranks #86 of 127 Virginia counties with school score data.
Completion
91.0%
2.0 pts above the state average
Funding context
$6,768
$1,173 below the state average
School coverage
9
1 district represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Isle of Wight County has 9 public schools across 1 district, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Isle of Wight County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Isle of Wight County Public Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 9 of 9 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#86
of 127 Virginia counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Elementary to high school visible
5,627 students
9 listed schools in this county slice.
District reality check
Isle of Wight County Public Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 9 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Isle of Wight County?
Which attendance zones, transfer rules, and transportation policies apply inside the local district?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
If we need a program not visible in the NCES flags, which district office can confirm current offerings?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Isle of Wight County, Virginia
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
Isle of Wight's Growing School System
Isle of Wight County features a well-organized system of 9 public schools serving 5,627 students. The county's infrastructure includes four elementary, three middle, and two high schools. All facilities are managed by a single unified district to ensure educational consistency.
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Isle of Wight County Public Schools manages all 9 schools and 5,627 students in the region. There are no charter schools in the county, as the district relies entirely on traditional public education. This central management helps maintain a high graduation standard across the rural landscape.
A Rural Academic Setting
All schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a peaceful and spacious learning environment. Schools maintain an average size of 625 students, though enrollment varies significantly between campuses. Smithfield High is the largest with 1,347 students, while Windsor Elementary serves 600.
School Overview
Total Schools
9
in Isle of Wight County
Reported Enrollment
5,627
9 schools reporting
School Districts
1
district
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
1 School District in Isle of Wight County
9 Public Schools in Isle of Wight County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 9 of 9 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SMITHFIELD HIGH | Profile | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Smithfield, 23430Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,347 |
| Westside Elementary | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Smithfield, 23430Rural: Fringe | 4–6 | Middle | 729 |
| Carrollton Elementary | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Carrollton, 23314Rural: Fringe | PK–3 | Primary | 662 |
| SMITHFIELD MIDDLE | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Smithfield, 23430Rural: Fringe | 7–8 | Middle | 609 |
| Windsor Elementary | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Windsor, 23487Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 600 |
| WINDSOR HIGH | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Windsor, 23487Rural: Distant | 9–12 | High | 527 |
| Hardy Elementary | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Smithfield, 23430Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 526 |
| GEORGIE D. TYLER MIDDLE | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Windsor, 23487Rural: Distant | 6–8 | Middle | 375 |
| Carrsville Elementary | Record | Isle of Wight County Public Schools | Carrsville, 23315Rural: Distant | PK–5 | Primary | 252 |
SMITHFIELD HIGH
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Smithfield, 23430 / Rural: Fringe
Westside Elementary
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Smithfield, 23430 / Rural: Fringe
Carrollton Elementary
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Carrollton, 23314 / Rural: Fringe
SMITHFIELD MIDDLE
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Smithfield, 23430 / Rural: Fringe
Windsor Elementary
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Windsor, 23487 / Rural: Distant
WINDSOR HIGH
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Windsor, 23487 / Rural: Distant
Hardy Elementary
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Smithfield, 23430 / Rural: Fringe
GEORGIE D. TYLER MIDDLE
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Windsor, 23487 / Rural: Distant
Carrsville Elementary
Isle of Wight County Public Schools
Carrsville, 23315 / Rural: Distant
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,768
State avg $7,941
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Schools in Isle of Wight County, Virginia — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Isle of Wight County features a well-organized system of 9 public schools serving 5,627 students. The county's infrastructure includes four elementary, three middle, and two high schools. All facilities are managed by a single unified district to ensure educational consistency.
What are the major school districts in Isle of Wight County, Virginia?
Isle of Wight County Public Schools manages all 9 schools and 5,627 students in the region. There are no charter schools in the county, as the district relies entirely on traditional public education. This central management helps maintain a high graduation standard across the rural landscape.
What is the school experience like in Isle of Wight County?
All schools in the county are situated in rural locales, providing a peaceful and spacious learning environment. Schools maintain an average size of 625 students, though enrollment varies significantly between campuses. Smithfield High is the largest with 1,347 students, while Windsor Elementary serves 600.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.