What types of schools are available in Smithfield, North Carolina?

Smithfield, North Carolina offers a variety of public schools including regular public schools and charter schools across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

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Best Schools in Smithfield, North Carolina

Q: How many schools are in Smithfield, North Carolina?

There are 10 schools in Smithfield, North Carolina, serving 5,045 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

Q: What is the best elementary school in Smithfield?

To find the highest-rated elementary schools in Smithfield, North Carolina, use our school listings above sorted by rating. Filter by "Elementary" level to compare test scores, student-teacher ratios, and parent reviews for each school.

Compare 10 elementary, middle, and high schools. View ratings, test scores, reviews, and more.

Total Schools

Public & Charter Schools

5,045

Total Students

Across Smithfield

18.1:1

Avg Student-Teacher Ratio

District average

10 schools found

Advanced Insights & Statistics

Dynamic metrics computed specifically for currently filtered schools

Academic Proficiency Averages

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🎯 Proficiency averages represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding state proficiency standard benchmarks.

Classroom Attention Ratio

Favorable Class Size (<15:1)6 Schools

Moderate Class Size (15-20:1)2 Schools

Larger Class Size (>20:1)2 Schools

💡 Lower classroom ratios are associated with greater individual student support, tutoring efficiency, and learning success.

Filtered Quality Highlights

✓0% of schools in this view have an Overall Rating of 8.0/10 or above.
✓Largest student enrollment is 1,548 students at Smithfield-Selma High.
✓Best student-teacher ratio is 8:1, offering optimal classroom attention.

🏆 Quality highlights let you quickly understand extremes within your current search criteria.

Neuse Charter School

charter schoolhighK-12

909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park, Smithfield, NC 27577

Smithfield-Selma High

publichighGrade 9-12

700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park, Smithfield, NC 27577

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

South Smithfield Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

201 W Sanders St, Smithfield, NC 27577

West Smithfield Elementary

publicelementaryPK-5

2665 Galilee Road, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston Co Early College Academy

publicElementary9-13th Grade

245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

211 East Rose Street, Smithfield, NC 27577

Johnston County Schools Career Technical

publicElementary9-13th Grade

245 College Road, Smithfield, NC 27577

The Innovation Academy At South Campus

publicmiddleGrade 6-8

521 Martin Luther King Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577

1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577

Detailed Overview of Schools in Smithfield

Smithfield, North Carolina is home to 10 schools serving over 5,045 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels. The district offers a mix of public, charter, and private institutions with strong academic programs and diverse extracurricular activities.

Data sourced from NCES, CCD, and state education agencies. See methodology →

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Smithfield, North Carolina?

There are 10 schools in Smithfield, serving 5,045 students across elementary, middle, and high school levels.

What is the best elementary school in Smithfield?

Based on our ratings, the top-rated elementary schools in Smithfield include schools with ratings of 9.0 or higher. Use our filters to view all elementary schools sorted by rating.

What is the average student-teacher ratio in Smithfield?

The average student-teacher ratio across all schools in Smithfield is 18.1:1.

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