Smithfield Middle
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 · Johnston County Public Schools
#339 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina
#13274 of 15,369 nationally
About Smithfield Middle
Smithfield Middle is a public middle located in Smithfield, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 573 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 22.8 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of middle schools in United States and 339th of 469 ranked middle schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (66th percentile), and its weakest is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 573.
There are 7 schools in Smithfield; Smithfield Middle ranks 4th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)21%
- Reading proficiency (30%)34%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)98.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)13.3
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Smithfield Middle by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 573
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 98.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 13.3
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 34%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 21%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Smithfield Middle
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students · 1.0 km away
Neuse Charter School
Smithfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
925 students · 1.3 km away
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students · 3.0 km away
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–13
251 students · 3.1 km away
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 3.8 km away
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students · 5.0 km away
Selma Middle School
Selma · Public middle · Grades 6–8
339 students · 6.0 km away
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Clayton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,082 students · 6.2 km away
Wilson's Mills Elementary
Wilson's Mills · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
496 students · 6.4 km away
West Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 7.1 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
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574 students
Red Springs Middle
Red Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
572 students
China Grove Middle
China Grove · Public middle · Grades 6–8
572 students
Spring Creek Middle
Seven Springs · Public middle · Grades 5–8
571 students
Mount Holly Middle
Mount Holly · Public middle · Grades 6–8
570 students
Macon Middle School
Franklin · Public middle · Grades 7–8
576 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Smithfield Middle a good school?
Smithfield Middle has a Success Index (US) of 22.8 out of 100 (Lower 50% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #339 of 469 in North Carolina. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Smithfield Middle rank in North Carolina?
Smithfield Middle ranks #339 of 469 middle schools in North Carolina and #13274 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle had 573 students in 2025.
Is Smithfield Middle a elementary school or a high school?
Smithfield Middle is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Smithfield Middle?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Smithfield Middle; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.