Johnston County Early College Academy
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
251
SAT Overall Score
1230
Student Teacher Ratio
36:1
ACT Overall Score
27
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
245 College Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
188
Student Teacher Ratio
40:1
ACT Overall Score
26
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
263
Math Proficiency
81%
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Reading Proficiency
85%
Cleveland High School
1892 Polenta Rd, Clayton, NC 27520
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,889
SAT Overall Score
1160
Student Teacher Ratio
24:1
ACT Overall Score
23
Neuse Charter School
909 M Durwood Stephenson Pky, Smithfield, NC 27577
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
887
Math Proficiency
58%
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Reading Proficiency
66%
Smithfield Middle School
1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
556
Math Proficiency
27%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
41%
South Smithfield Elementary School
201 W Sanders St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
450
Math Proficiency
44%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
38%
Selma Middle School
1533 HWY 301, Selma, NC 27576
Public Middle School 6th to 8th
Students
339
Math Proficiency
41%
Student Teacher Ratio
10:1
Reading Proficiency
33%
West Smithfield Elementary School
2665 Galilee Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Pre-K, Elementary School Pre-K to 5th
Students
494
Math Proficiency
42%
Student Teacher Ratio
13:1
Reading Proficiency
37%
Smithfield-Selma High School
700 Booker Dairy Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public High School 9th to 12th
Students
1,413
SAT Overall Score
1150
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
ACT Overall Score
24
American Leadership Academy
3770 U.S. 70 Business, Smithfield, NC 27577
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School
Star Christian Academy
4423 Wilsons Mills Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577
Private Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
52
Tuition
$0
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Avg. Review Score
3.8
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
3770 US Highway 70 Bus, Smithfield, NC 27577
Charter Elementary, Middle, High School K to 11th
Students
1,740
JCPS Virtual Academy
501 S 2nd St, Smithfield, NC 27577
Public Elementary, Middle, High School K to 12th
Students
222
For families seeking quality education in Smithfield, NC the area offers 14 school options including the highly-rated Johnston County Early College Academy (9/10 on GreatSchools) and (A+ on Niche). Local schools demonstrate strong academic achievement, with top performers reaching 95% math proficiency and 95% reading proficiency. Learn more about what Smithfield has to offer and view additional schools in nearby cities and neighborhoods.
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