For the 2024 school year, there are 6 public high schools serving 4,175 students in Smithfield, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC are Johnston Co Early College Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical and Neuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 58% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Smithfield, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston Co Early College Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Smithfield, NC (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Johnston Co Early College Academy
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2314
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2314
Grades: 9-13
| 245 students
Rank: #22.
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 9-13
| 159 students
Rank: #33.
Neuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
909 Booker Dairy Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 887 students
Rank: #44.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Grades: 6-12
| 11 students
Rank: #55.
Smithfield-selma High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 37%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-5191
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-5191
Grades: 9-12
| 1,413 students
Rank: n/an/a
501 S 2nd St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Grades: K-12
| 1,460 students
Smithfield, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC include Johnston Co Early College Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical and Neuse Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Smithfield, NC?
6 public high schools are located in Smithfield, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield, NC?
Smithfield, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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