Smithfield-Selma High School

Smithfield-Selma High School

Public High School | Grade 9-12
700 Booker Dairy Rd,  Smithfield, NC
Johnston County Schools
3.6
3.1
1,413 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr David K Allen
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Average SAT Score
1140
Average ACT Score
24
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
44%
Average GPA
3.47
Graduation Rate
88%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
B
College Prep
C+
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
B-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
C-
Food
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Average GPA
3.47
Reading Proficiency
44%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers
105
Full Time Teachers
105
Teachers in First or Second Year
1.3%
College Prep
Average SAT
1140
Math
560
Verbal
580
Average ACT
24
Math
22
English
24
Reading
25
Science
24
Number of AP Courses
5
AP Pass Rate
38.6%
AP Math Enrollment
Low
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Very Low
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Very Low

GreatSchools Rating

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Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
346:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.3%
Male
48.7%
Hispanic
49.2%
Black
26.1%
White
20.2%
Two or more races
3.5%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
North Carolina State University 255 Students
East Carolina University 254 Students
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 239 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 236 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 186 Students
Appalachian State University 183 Students
Western Carolina University 160 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 152 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 149 Students
Campbell University 127 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Nursing 88 Students
Business 86 Students
Psychology 86 Students
Biology 78 Students
Pre-Medicine Studies 36 Students
Criminology 32 Students
Computer Science 25 Students
Social Work and Youth Services 25 Students
Criminal Justice and Law Enforcement Administration 24 Students
Pre-Law Studies 24 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 174 Reviews
4.0 Senior
2/17/2025
At my school there have been an abundance of opportunities for growth, there are academic programs that help you get prepared for college, there are many clubs to participate in and most of them are student led. The teachers there are awesome and are easy to talk to. There are some safety issues there, lots of fights and some lockdowns, and threats.
5.0 Freshman
2/9/2021
I am in a special program so that's why i go there, and i've had a great experience so far. It's been really fun and I hope it gets even better as the years go on.
4.0 Alum
11/14/2020
As an alum Smithfield-Selma is a very good school. Has a good Athletic department, a very well French and Spanish Department, Vocation Department. The school has very good teachers that have prepared the students.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.1 8 Reviews
1.0 other
7/31/2016
Felt like a number at this school. Never let your child go this school. They treat the special needs kids like the step children.
5.0 student
2/6/2013
Smithfiled-Selma Highschool is very encouraging when it comes to my education. They provide all of my classmates and I the very best opportunites such as Honors, AP and now the IB program courses. The IB program is a global diploma that is seen highly impressive to colleges. Although this school has...
5.0 parent
7/24/2012
My daughter attends SSS and I am very pleased with her education. She takes honors classes, is active in clubs and sports. Academically she is very challenged. Her teachers are all excellent and promptly reply to my emails when I have questions. I see Mr. Taylor, the principal, at most events. He is...
parent
3/31/2010
SSS has a diverse population in many respects....economic, the student's personal drive to succeed, intellectual agility, ethnic group, and whether they have support (or not) at home....all of these things set the stage for the student experience. If your child wants to take challenging classes and...

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Smithfield-Selma High School is a public school for students in grades 9-12 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 1,413 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 15:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 44% are proficient in reading. Smithfield-Selma High School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B- and a GreatSchools Rating of 3 out of 10. The average GPA is 3.47, the graduation rate is 88%, and average standardized test scores include an SAT score of 1140 and an ACT score of 24. The average home value in this area is $307,341. Discover additional schools in the area, like JCPS Virtual Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical, Johnston County Early College Academy, and more. Learn more about what Smithfield has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Smithfield-Selma High School.

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