South Smithfield Elementary School

South Smithfield Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
201 W Sanders St,  Smithfield, NC
Johnston County Schools
4.4
463 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms Laura Makey
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Math Proficiency
37%
Reading Proficiency
34%
Annual Tuition
$0

Niche Grade

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

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
37%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
11:1
Teachers
43
Full Time Teachers
43
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
40.1%
State Average
54.6%
Science
49.4%
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
258:1

Student Diversity

Male
55%
Female
45%
Hispanic
41.8%
Black
29.5%
White
21%
Two or more races
5.3%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
4.4 5 Reviews
5.0 other
10/13/2016
2 kids at this school. We could lamely consider test scores and put them anywhere else, including private. But they would miss out on the committed teachers who are teaching a population mixed with a lot of impoverished families, about 50% English as a second language families, and a very small port...
5.0 parent
3/15/2013
South Smithfield Elementary School is wonderful! I am a parent of a 1st grader & I have been extremely impressed with the quality of the teachers, administrators, & the overall educational experience. Students are grouped according to ability so that the advanced students are challenged instead of b...
3.0 other
2/26/2011
I am a grandparent and want updates on the school's academic performance and other actitivies throughout the year. My grandchild is in kindergarten and doing well, and loves the school!
5.0 parent
6/16/2008

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South Smithfield Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Smithfield, NC, in the Smithfield neighborhood, and is served by the Johnston County Schools in North Carolina. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 463 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 11:1. Academic records show that 37% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. South Smithfield Elementary 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 $311,541. 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 South Smithfield Elementary School.

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