Serving 903 students in grades 9-12, E E Smith High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 903 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Graduation Rate: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
E E Smith High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
E E Smith High School's student population of 903 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
903 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
E E Smith High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of E E Smith High School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1369 out of 2568 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
11%
20%
Black
69%
25%
White
11%
45%
Hawaiian
2%
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
84%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is E E Smith High School's ranking?
E E Smith High School is ranked #1369 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are E E Smith High School often compared to?
E E Smith High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pine Forest High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of E E Smith High School?
The graduation rate of E E Smith High School is 84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend E E Smith High School?
903 students attend E E Smith High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of E E Smith High School students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of E E Smith High School?
E E Smith High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does E E Smith High School offer ?
E E Smith High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is E E Smith High School part of?
E E Smith High School is part of Cumberland County Schools School District.
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