Smithfield Middle

Public 6-8

 1455 Buffalo Rd
       Smithfield, NC  27577-7440


(919) 934-4696

District: Johnston County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
573rd of 784 North Carolina Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,489 Help


Students who attend Smithfield Middle usually attend:

High:    Smithfield-Selma High

Feeder schools for Smithfield Middle:

Elementary:    South Smithfield Elementary
    West Smithfield Elementary
    Wilson's Mills Elementary

Student/teacher ratio:  11.4 Help
Number of students:  501

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
50.1%
African American:
32.9%
White:
13.4%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  99.4% Help


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Compare Details Smithfield Middle ranks worse than 73.1% of middle schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11th among 12 ranked middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.26. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Student population at Smithfield Middle is diverse. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (50.1%), African American (32.9%), White (13.4%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 99.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle is 11.4, which is the 2nd best among 12 middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Smithfield Middle is $10,489, which is the highest among 12 middle schools in the Johnston County Public Schools District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Smithfield Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Smithfield Middle 573rd of 784 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Smithfield Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Johnston County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Johnston County Public Schools 99th of 243 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Smithfield Middle

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Rank History for all students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 49.83 355th 598 40.6%
2007 40.56 427th 606 29.5%
2008 45.03 382nd 620 38.4%
2009 54.32 349th 630 44.6%
2010 63.87 255th 640 60.2%
2011 63.25 267th 648 58.8%
2012 60.88 298th 662 55.0%
2013 38.50 416th 673 38.2%
2014 25.02 476th 627 24.1%
2015 40.45 425th 705 39.7%
2016 34.78 468th 692 32.4%
2017 34.89 474th 694 31.7%
2018 26.50 523rd 691 24.3%
2019 23.92 601st 737 18.5%
2021 19.36 613th 741 17.3%
2022 29.56 570th 786 27.5%
2023 28.26 573rd 784 26.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.38 96th 151 36.4%
2019 27.99 171st 211 19.0%
2021 44.06 104th 236 55.9%
2022 56.07 84th 312 73.1%
2023 43.39 154th 318 51.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 39.63 383rd 604 36.6%
2019 34.27 463rd 639 27.5%
2021 22.29 529th 633 16.4%
2022 36.31 445th 689 35.4%
2023 36.86 480th 735 34.7%
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Rank History for Female students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 22.24 535th 656 18.4%
2019 21.26 583rd 684 14.8%
2021 18.11 602nd 706 14.7%
2022 27.48 553rd 733 24.6%
2023 30.27 523rd 731 28.5%
See the entire list of Best North Carolina Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.05 258th 475 45.7%
2019 33.08 357th 504 29.2%
2021 32.45 348th 478 27.2%
2022 35.40 271st 449 39.6%
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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 59.68 195th 416 53.1%
2021 62.53 189th 448 57.8%
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Rank History for Male students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 28.63 497th 665 25.3%
2019 23.73 569th 697 18.4%
2021 20.13 584th 711 17.9%
2022 29.68 540th 748 27.8%
2023 25.31 583rd 747 22.0%
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Rank History for African American students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 37.70 325th 494 34.2%
2019 34.65 367th 519 29.3%
2021 25.97 423rd 533 20.6%
2022 35.04 360th 550 34.5%
2023 33.33 392nd 559 29.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 35.69 340th 472 28.0%
2019 27.49 404th 493 18.1%
2021 28.64 403rd 522 22.8%
2022 39.14 336th 541 37.9%
2023 41.18 338th 553 38.9%
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Rank History for White students at Smithfield Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools NC State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 20.71 530th 596 11.1%
2019 25.17 519th 624 16.8%
2021 24.36 510th 632 19.3%
2022 47.42 349th 658 47.0%
2023 43.01 378th 656 42.4%
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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Reviews:
by a parent
Wednesday, September 25, 2019

Open Quote Badly run school. Staff doesn’t actually care about students. Terrible!! Close Quote


by a parent
Saturday, September 9, 2017

Open Quote This is the best school in JoCo! The teachers truly care about the students! The way these schools are graded is unfair. Smithfield Middle is providing our children with incredible opportunities and experiences. The school has exceeded growth two years in a row! We are proud of our Knights! #SSStrong! Close Quote


by a student
Monday, July 3, 2017

Open Quote Great School! Tons of opportunities for students! Close Quote


by a parent
Tuesday, January 17, 2017

Open Quote Very poorly managed school! I've had the most WORST experience at this school,they could care less about putting special needs kids first. They did IEP backwards plus I don't know of a soul who would send their own child to this school. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Smithfield Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 471 261 4 5 0 n/a n/a 0 741
1989 469 251 2 5 1 n/a n/a 0 728
1990 410 236 3 5 2 n/a n/a 0 656
1991 369 247 3 10 3 n/a n/a 0 632
1992 369 243 2 8 2 n/a n/a -1 623
1993 308 160 1 8 1 n/a n/a 0 478
1994 380 175 4 14 0 n/a n/a 0 573
1995 400 157 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1996 400 157 4 21 0 n/a n/a 0 582
1997 403 176 3 26 0 n/a n/a 0 608
1998 392 180 5 69 4 n/a n/a 0 650
1999 409 210 4 40 3 n/a n/a 0 666
2000 409 209 4 50 4 n/a n/a 0 676
2001 396 227 2 57 0 n/a n/a 0 682
2002 406 263 4 81 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2003 406 263 4 81 0 n/a n/a 0 754
2004 407 278 7 93 3 n/a n/a 0 788
2005 379 303 3 124 3 n/a n/a 0 812
2006 362 303 3 152 3 n/a n/a 0 823
2007 352 316 4 172 3 n/a n/a 19 866
2008 331 287 6 196 7 n/a n/a 27 854
2009 332 284 7 215 7 n/a n/a 0 845
2010 294 278 11 210 7 n/a n/a 0 800
2011 288 225 6 231 7 1 40 0 798
2012 263 190 8 236 5 2 33 0 737
2013 241 201 10 260 6 2 38 0 758
2014 237 190 8 281 3 2 37 0 758
2015 221 181 8 301 6 1 26 0 744
2016 188 211 7 288 5 2 21 0 722
2017 141 185 3 295 3 2 27 0 656
2018 117 169 8 276 2 1 22 0 595
2019 113 191 9 291 2 0 23 0 629
2020 89 188 7 298 1 0 29 0 612
2021 82 172 4 296 1 0 19 0 574
2022 94 162 4 277 1 0 18 0 556
2023 67 165 2 251 1 0 15 0 501

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Smithfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 49.0 15.1 29.8
1989 728 49.0 14.8 40.1
1990 656 49.0 13.3 47
1991 632 50.0 12.6 48.7
1992 623 50.0 12.4 35.5
1993 478 38.0 12.6 48.1
1994 573 36.0 15.9 25.1
1995 582 36.0 16.2 39.7
1996 582 36.0 16.2 39.7
1997 608 38.0 16.0 39.8
1998 650 45.0 14.4 29.2
1999 666 48.0 13.9 48.3
2000 676 47.0 14.4 45.9
2001 682 50.0 13.6 42.1
2002 754 51.0 14.8 58.6
2003 754 51.0 14.8 58.6
2004 788 55.0 14.3 62.9
2005 812 55.0 14.8 58.7
2006 823 55.0 15.0 55.9
2007 866 61.6 14.1 52.8
2008 854 58.0 14.7 n/a
2009 845 65.1 13.0 n/a
2010 800 57.3 13.9 65.3
2011 798 55.7 14.3 65.8
2012 737 54.9 13.4 70.8
2013 758 55.9 13.5 69.9
2014 758 57.5 13.1 75.5
2015 744 55.0 13.5 80.8
2016 722 56.0 12.8 76
2017 656 53.0 12.3 84.3
2018 595 50.0 11.9 78.3
2019 629 46.4 13.5 79
2020 612 47.8 12.7 99.5
2021 574 48.0 11.9 99.5
2022 556 46.9 11.8 99.5
2023 501 43.8 11.4 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Smithfield Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 741 49.0 15.1 29.8
1989 728 49.0 14.8 40.1
1990 656 49.0 13.3 47
1991 632 50.0 12.6 48.7
1992 623 50.0 12.4 35.5
1993 478 38.0 12.6 48.1
1994 573 36.0 15.9 25.1
1995 582 36.0 16.2 39.7
1996 582 36.0 16.2 39.7
1997 608 38.0 16.0 39.8
1998 650 45.0 14.4 29.2
1999 666 48.0 13.9 48.3
2000 676 47.0 14.4 45.9
2001 682 50.0 13.6 42.1
2002 754 51.0 14.8 58.6
2003 754 51.0 14.8 58.6
2004 788 55.0 14.3 62.9
2005 812 55.0 14.8 58.7
2006 823 55.0 15.0 55.9
2007 866 61.6 14.1 52.8
2008 854 58.0 14.7 n/a
2009 845 65.1 13.0 n/a
2010 800 57.3 13.9 65.3
2011 798 55.7 14.3 65.8
2012 737 54.9 13.4 70.8
2013 758 55.9 13.5 69.9
2014 758 57.5 13.1 75.5
2015 744 55.0 13.5 80.8
2016 722 56.0 12.8 76
2017 656 53.0 12.3 84.3
2018 595 50.0 11.9 78.3
2019 629 46.4 13.5 79
2020 612 47.8 12.7 99.5
2021 574 48.0 11.9 99.5
2022 556 46.9 11.8 99.5
2023 501 43.8 11.4 99.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Smithfield Middle

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,415 (13.5%) $9,074 (86.5%) $10,489

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Smithfield Middle

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 601st of 737 Middle schoolsRanks 573rd of 784 Middle schools
 8.5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield Middle)32.228.7
 3.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)51.954.7
 2.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.852.3
 6.5%
6th Grade Reading (Smithfield Middle)42.230.5
 11.7%
   6th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)55.548.1
 7.4%
   6th Grade Reading (North Carolina)6049.3
 10.7%
7th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield Middle)39.734.6
 5.1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)51.855
 3.2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)58.450.1
 8.3%
7th Grade Reading (Smithfield Middle)43.834.6
 9.2%
   7th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)52.852.9
 0.1%
   7th Grade Reading (North Carolina)58.850.2
 8.6%
8th Grade Mathematics (Smithfield Middle)33.535
 1.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Johnston County Public Schools)45.945.1
 0.8%
   8th Grade Mathematics (North Carolina)52.644.8
 7.8%
8th Grade Reading (Smithfield Middle)50.545.6
 4.9%
   8th Grade Reading (Johnston County Public Schools)50.451.5
 1.1%
   8th Grade Reading (North Carolina)55.651
 4.6%
8th Grade Science (Smithfield Middle)70.167.5
 2.6%
   8th Grade Science (Johnston County Public Schools)77.572.9
 4.6%
   8th Grade Science (North Carolina)78.670.3
 8.3%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students629501
 20.3%
African American191165
 13.6%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian92
 77.8%
Hispanic291251
 13.7%
Pacific Islander00
White11367
 40.7%
Two or More Races2315
 34.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients79%99.4%
 20.4%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Smithfield Middle.

Smithfield Middle ranks 573rd of 784 North Carolina middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

Students at Smithfield Middle are 50% Hispanic, 33% African American, 13% White, 3% Two or more races.

Students who attend Smithfield Middle usually go on to attend Smithfield-Selma High


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