South Smithfield Elementary
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Smithfield, North Carolina 27577 · Johnston County Public Schools
#1249 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina
#46789 of 50,301 nationally
About South Smithfield Elementary
South Smithfield Elementary is a public elementary located in Smithfield, in the Johnston County Public Schools school district of North Carolina, United States. It caters for Grades PK–5. In 2025 it enrolled 450 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 16.7 out of 100, placing it in the lower 50% of elementary schools in United States and 1249th of 1,457 ranked elementary schools in North Carolina. Its strongest component is students per teacher (76th percentile), and its weakest is reading proficiency (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 450.
There are 7 schools in Smithfield; South Smithfield Elementary ranks 5th of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)17%
- Reading proficiency (30%)20%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)99.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)12.5
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 South Smithfield Elementary by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 450
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 99.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 12.5
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 20%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 17%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near South Smithfield Elementary
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students · 1.6 km away
Johnston Co Early College Academy
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–13
251 students · 2.2 km away
Smithfield Middle
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students · 3.8 km away
West Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students · 4.4 km away
Smithfield-Selma High
Smithfield · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,548 students · 4.6 km away
Neuse Charter School
Smithfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
925 students · 4.9 km away
Four Oaks Middle
Four Oaks · Public middle · Grades 6–8
477 students · 7.0 km away
American Leadership Academy - Johnston
Clayton · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,082 students · 7.5 km away
Selma Elementary
Selma · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
794 students · 8.2 km away
Four Oaks Elementary
Four Oaks · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,051 students · 8.7 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in North Carolina with a comparable Enrollment.
Catawba Elementary School
Catawba · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
450 students
Moore Magnet Elementary
Winston Salem · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Lingerfeldt Elementary
Gastonia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
Sunset Park Elementary
Wilmington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
450 students
Edgewood Elementary
Whiteville · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
450 students
Westwood Elementary
West Jefferson · Public elementary · Grades K–6
451 students
Frequently asked questions
Is South Smithfield Elementary a good school?
South Smithfield Elementary has a Success Index (US) of 16.7 out of 100 (Lower 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #1249 of 1,457 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 South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
South Smithfield Elementary ranks #1249 of 1,457 elementary schools in North Carolina and #46789 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend South Smithfield Elementary?
South Smithfield Elementary had 450 students in 2025.
Is South Smithfield Elementary a elementary school or a high school?
South Smithfield Elementary is classified as a elementary covering Grades PK–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near South Smithfield Elementary?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of South Smithfield Elementary; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.