Smithfield Middle School

Smithfield Middle School

Public Middle School | Grade 6-8
1455 Buffalo Rd,  Smithfield, NC
Johnston County Schools
3.8
556 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Heather Anders
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Math Proficiency
33%
Reading Proficiency
39%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
B-
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
39%
Math Proficiency
33%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
12:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.4%
State Average
54.6%
Science
58.2%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
191:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.5%
Female
46.5%
Hispanic
50.1%
Black
32.9%
White
13.4%
Two or more races
3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.8 5 Reviews
5.0 parent
5/24/2025
One of the best definitely like this school very nice teaching
5.0 parent
7/18/2019
I would rate my experience at this school a 10/10 cause it may not be the best ,but it helped with my education and anti social phase.
5.0 parent
8/24/2008
1.0 parent
8/23/2007

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Smithfield Middle School is a public school for students in grades 6-8 in Smithfield, NC, in the Selma neighborhood, and is served by the Johnston County Schools in North Carolina. The school has a total enrollment of 556 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 12:1. Academic records show that 33% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 39% are proficient in reading. Smithfield Middle School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $307,339. Discover additional schools in the area, like Smithfield-Selma High School, JCPS Virtual Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical, and more. Learn more about what Smithfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithfield Middle School.

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