Smithfield-selma High School

700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 1,503 students in grades 9-12, Smithfield-selma High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Smithfield-selma High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools

School Overview

Smithfield-selma High School's student population of 1,503 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 93 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,503 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
93 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Smithfield-selma High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smithfield-selma High School is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1146 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smithfield-selma High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60-64%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
44%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
36%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Smithfield-selma High School and the public school average student teacher ratio of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
49%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
20%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smithfield-selma High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Smithfield-selma High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Smithfield-selma High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smithfield-selma High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Smithfield-selma High School's ranking?
Smithfield-selma High School is ranked #1146 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Smithfield-selma High School often compared to?
Smithfield-selma High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Clayton High School, South Johnston High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Smithfield-selma High School?
The graduation rate of Smithfield-selma High School is 85%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Smithfield-selma High School?
1,503 students attend Smithfield-selma High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Smithfield-selma High School students are Hispanic, 26% of students are Black, 20% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smithfield-selma High School?
Smithfield-selma High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smithfield-selma High School offer ?
Smithfield-selma High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Smithfield-selma High School part of?
Smithfield-selma High School is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,503 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 80%
  • : 85% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 60-64% (Top 30%)
  • : 44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 36% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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