Smithfield Middle School

1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
3/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 501 students in grades 6-8, Smithfield Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smithfield Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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School Overview

Smithfield Middle School's student population of 501 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
501 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Smithfield Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1974 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smithfield Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
33%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
39%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Smithfield Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2012-13 school year data.
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
50%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
33%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
13%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smithfield Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.63
This chart displays the diversity score of Smithfield Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
96%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smithfield Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithfield Middle School's ranking?
Smithfield Middle School is ranked #1974 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Smithfield Middle School often compared to?
Smithfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Selma Middle School, Four Oaks Middle School, Princeton High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Smithfield Middle School?
501 students attend Smithfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Smithfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield Middle School?
Smithfield Middle School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smithfield Middle School offer ?
Smithfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smithfield Middle School part of?
Smithfield Middle School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 501 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 87%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 33% (Btm 50%)
  • : 39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 60-64% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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