South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)

521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
Serving 21 students in grades 9-12, South Campus Community High School ranks in the top 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 was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was <50% (which was higher than the North Carolina state average of 46%).
The student-teacher ratio of 2:1 was lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 57% of the student body (majority Black), which was equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

School Overview

Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

School Rankings

This School
State Level (NC)
(16-17)
<50%
47%
(16-17)
<50%
46%
Student-Teacher Ratio
2:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
9%
21%
Black
48%
25%
White
43%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.58
(16-17)
≥50%
88%
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
1%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 46% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of South Campus Community High School?
The graduation rate of South Campus Community High School is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 88%.
How many students attend South Campus Community High School?
21 students attend South Campus Community High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of South Campus Community High School students are Black, 43% of students are White, and 9% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Campus Community High School?
South Campus Community High School has a student ration of 2:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Campus Community High School offer ?
South Campus Community High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is South Campus Community High School part of?
South Campus Community High School is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.

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