Powhatan High vs Smithfield High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Virginia, United States, 124 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Powhatan High
Powhatan · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,328 students
Smithfield High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
| Measure | Powhatan High Powhatan, Virginia | Smithfield High Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #49 of 317 | #93 of 317 |
| National rank | #591 of 16,910 | #1151 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,328 | 1,322 |
| Enrollment | 1,328 | 1,322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 31.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 90% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 80% |
| city | Powhatan | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Powhatan High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 80.8).
- •Powhatan High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 80%).
- •Smithfield High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 89%).
- •Powhatan High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 31.9%).
- •Powhatan High does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.3).
- •Powhatan High is the larger school with 1,328 students compared with 1,322.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Powhatan High better than Smithfield High?
On the Success Index (US), Powhatan High ranks higher (85.6 vs 80.8 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Powhatan High and Smithfield High?
About 124 km in a straight line, between Powhatan and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Powhatan High: 1,328. Smithfield High: 1,322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Powhatan High and Smithfield High rank in Virginia?
Powhatan High is 49th of 317 and Smithfield High is 93rd of 317 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).