Summary:
The 23430 zip code area of Isle of Wight County, Virginia is home to 4 public schools serving grades K-12, including 1 high school, 2 middle schools, and 1 elementary school. These schools are part of the Isle of Wight County Public Schools district, which is ranked 23 out of 130 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.
Among the standout schools in this area is Smithfield High School, which is ranked 120 out of 329 Virginia high schools and has a 3-star rating. The school performed well on several SOL (Standards of Learning) tests, with 100% proficiency in Algebra I for 10th and 11th grades, and high scores in English Reading and Geometry. Westside Elementary also stands out, with consistently strong performance on SOL tests, particularly in Mathematics, English Reading, and VA Studies. Additionally, Smithfield Middle excelled in Algebra I, with 100% of 8th graders proficient or better, compared to the state average of 92.08%.
The schools in the 23430 zip code serve a diverse student population, with a mix of White, African American, Hispanic, and other racial/ethnic groups. However, the high free and reduced lunch rates, ranging from 33.41% at Smithfield High to 49.05% at Hardy Elementary, suggest a significant population of economically disadvantaged students. This raises questions about equity and the need to ensure that all students have access to high-quality educational opportunities, regardless of their socioeconomic background.
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