Total enrollment
3,218
+109 (+4%) vs SY 2017-18
4 schools in Smithfield
Virginia · Public K-12
Across Smithfield, 4 public K-12 schools serve approximately 3,218 students across 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
7-year change in Smithfield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
4
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
52%
was 59%
% Hispanic
7%
was 3%
% Black
30%
was 31%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hardy Elementary | Elementary | PK-04 | 649 |
| Smithfield High | High | 09-12 | 1,322 |
| Smithfield Middle | Middle | 07-08 | 565 |
| Westside Elementary | Middle | 04-06 | 682 |
About Smithfield
Smithfield is a thinly populated Virginia city in terms of public-school footprint, with 4 schools and 3,218 students total.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city spans 1 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.
Per-campus enrollment runs near 805, above the state mean of about 672.
Trend over the past 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment climbed 4%: 3,109 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,218 in SY 2024-25. Demographically, the White share of enrollment decreased from 59% to 52%.
On allk12, the community for Smithfield discusses enrollment trends, district policy changes, and bus-route updates. Parents, students, and educators in the area can post or comment.