Overview
Smithfield Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in Smithfield, North Carolina. The school enrolls 530 students. It is part of the Johnston County Public Schools district.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against North Carolina state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Smaller-than-average class sizes
12.3:1 student-to-teacher ratio (US average ≈ 16:1)
Things to Consider
Higher share of students from low-income families
99% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
I fatti chiave
SectorPublic
Tipo di scuola—
Livello LivelloMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrettoJohnston County Public Schools
County37101
Città CittàSmithfield
ZIP27577
Charter SchoolNo
La Magnet SchoolNo
Titolo INo
NCES School ID370237001027
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment530
White13.4%
Hispanic / Latino50.1%
Black / African American32.9%
Asian0.4%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
Two or More Races3.0%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.
FRL %99%
State Avg78%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)