Smithfield Middle School
Smithfield, VA 23430
Phone: (757) 365-4100
District: Isle Of Wight County Public Schools
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 7,8 • 565 students
Smithfield Middle School, a public school located in Smithfield, VA, serves grades 7-8 in the Isle Of Wight County Public Schools.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Smithfield Middle School is a public school located in Smithfield, VA. 565 students attend Smithfield Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning data from Virginia Department of Education, and using 2025 Virginia Standards of Learning (SOL) End-of-Course data from Virginia Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Virginia Department of Education. |
Posted: August 26, 2024
My son is a rising 8th grader and last year was the first year he has ever wanted to go to school. The teachers seem engaged and reach out without hesitation when necessary. There are also plenty of opportunities for extracurricular activities.
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Posted: May 31, 2022
I am a student at Smithfield Middle School, and my experience was.. okay I guess. I never really talked to anyone, but I did click with like 2 people. The teachers were relatively nice, and I have a good time in Gym. Mr. Robertson and Ms. Sowden are great teachers, so I did very well in English and Math. Wouldnt really recommend if you have money, but for a nearby free public school it is pretty normal. Fights are frequent though.
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Posted: May 14, 2021
Smithfield middle school is a great School! The faculty and staff over the year's have changed and the school is now better than ever. I walk around the school everyday and I see wonderful smiling children, and the Teacher's are alway's on top of their game and doing anything and everything for their children.
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Posted: November 20, 2016
This school offers a lot of great academic opportunities that other schools don't offer. The kids here are nicer than schools in bigger cities. The classroom sizes are decent and the faculty and staff do their best to help us!
Posted: November 20, 2016
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Posted: November 20, 2016
The whole county cut off homework this year which is great
Posted: February 9, 2015
If you are a military family looking to move to the Carrollton/Smithfield area be cautious of this school. While the teachers here are wonderful and the classroom sizes are small (about 20-22 students per class) the kids that attend this school are very racist (reverse racism) and disrespectful! Some of the things that were being said to my son are unmentionable. After brining these issues to the administration I was told that these things are tolerated because there is no other school in the area for kids to attend. So, while kids will be suspended for a few days for bullying and being racial, the kids are always allowed back at school to continue the behavior. Essentially, Kids are given a free few days off from school for bad behavior, but nothing more is ever done to the repeat offender! As a parent this was a no brainer and after dealing with it on more than one occasion I decided after the first few weeks of the 2014-2015 school year to withdraw both my kids. I also live in a neighborhood with allot of other families who have encountered these same issues with this middle school and ended having to move to a different school district to get their kids away from this school.
Posted: September 26, 2013
I grew up in the Smithfield school system and the only thing that has changed is the SOL system; which I'm not a fan of. The teachers claim that the reason why my son has no books to bring home is because the content doesn't follow the SOL criteria. Instead of bringing home books to follow he brings home hand written, reprinted sheets that have no guidance for the parents to assist with homework. I have resulted in using old math and reading books to help.
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
Navy, Officer
30-40 years old
Previously lived in: Silverdale WA, Poulsbo WA, Charleston SC, San Diego CA
Bronze medal
Reviewed: January 21, 2014
Smithfield Middle School is a beautiful newer school. Our son has an IEP and had the most wonderful case manager! He has made lots of good friends here and is doing fabulous. I love all of his teachers. He's a 12 year old boy that never crumbles about going yo school!
- Recommendations: Any school in Isle of Wight! This is the place to live if you want to be away from the congestion and have a more "small town" feel.
- Website: http://sms.iwcs.k12.va.us
- What did you like? Small town feel. Great staff!!
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Eagle Harbor | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Carrollton | VA | 3.7 mi | |
| 2 | Riverfront at Harbour View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 9.4 mi | |
| 3 | Steeplechase | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 9.9 mi | |
| 4 | Residences at Hampton Roads Crossing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 11 mi | |
| 5 | Burbage Grant | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 6 | Merrimac Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 11.1 mi | |
| 7 | Courtney Trace | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.3 mi | |
| 8 | Wellington | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 11.4 mi | |
| 9 | Shore Park | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 10 | Long Point | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Portsmouth | VA | 11.7 mi | |
| 11 | Regency Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Suffolk | VA | 12.1 mi | |
| 12 | Carriage Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 12.6 mi | |
| 13 | Jolliff Woods | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 13 mi | |
| 14 | Brick Kiln | Apartment Complex | Newport News | VA | 13.7 mi | |
| 15 | Tabb Lakes | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Yorktown | VA | 13.8 mi | |
| 16 | Western Branch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 13.8 mi | |
| 17 | Stoneybrook Estates | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Newport News | VA | 13.9 mi | |
| 18 | Dock Landing | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chesapeake | VA | 14.5 mi | |
| 19 | First Watch at River Pointe | Condominium/Townhouse | Portsmouth | VA | 14.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Carrollton | Carrollton | VA | 2.2 mi | |
| 2 | Smithfield | Smithfield | VA | 3.2 mi | |
| 3 | Harbour View Area | Suffolk | VA | 9.4 mi | |
| 4 | Western Branch | Chesapeake | VA | 13.1 mi | |
| 5 | Fort Eustis | Newport News | VA | 14.4 mi | |
| 6 | Tabb | Tabb | VA | 14.6 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Joint Staff J7 Suffolk | 10.5 mi. |
| Coast Guard Portsmouth VA | 13.9 mi. |
| Fort Eustis | 14.9 mi. |
| Langley AFB | 15.8 mi. |
| Fort Monroe | 16.5 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Base | 17.1 mi. |
| Portsmouth Naval Medical Center | 17.5 mi. |
| Norfolk Naval Shipyard | 18.8 mi. |
| Coast Guard Yorktown | 20.1 mi. |
| Yorktown Naval Weapons Station | 21.8 mi. |
| Little Creek Naval Amphibious Base | 24.8 mi. |
| NSA Northwest Annex | 32.4 mi. |
| Oceana NAS | 32.8 mi. |
| Fort Story | 32.9 mi. |
| Dam Neck Naval Station | 37 mi. |
| Coast Guard Station Milford Haven | 40.7 mi. |
| Fort Lee | 45.2 mi. |
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