Smithfield High vs Smithfield Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 141 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Smithfield High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,322 students
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 7–8
565 students
| Measure | Smithfield High Smithfield, Virginia | Smithfield Middle Smithfield, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #93 of 317 | #59 of 340 |
| National rank | #1151 of 16,910 | #488 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,322 | 565 |
| Enrollment | 1,322 | 565 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.9% | 30.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 82% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithfield Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.8 vs 80.8).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 80%).
- •Smithfield High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.1% vs 31.9%).
- •Smithfield Middle does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 16.3).
- •Smithfield High is the larger school with 1,322 students compared with 565.
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 Smithfield High better than Smithfield Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithfield Middle ranks higher (87.8 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 Smithfield High and Smithfield Middle?
About 141 m in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Smithfield High: 1,322. Smithfield Middle: 565. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Smithfield High and Smithfield Middle rank in Virginia?
Smithfield High is 93rd of 317 and Smithfield Middle is 59th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).