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Best Schools in Selma, NC
Selma, NC has 18 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 9 elementary) serving 14,358 students. On average they score 52% on state proficiency tests against a projected 41%, so schools in Selma exceed expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Selma, NC
The top high schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Corinth Holders High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2219 Students
2. North Johnston High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 787 Students
3. East Wake High
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1646 Students
4. Smithfield-selma High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students
Best Middle Schools in Selma, NC
The top middle schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Archer Lodge Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1219 Students
2. North Johnston Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students
3. Zebulon Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 708 Students
4. Selma Middle School
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students
5. Smithfield Middle
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Selma, NC
The top elementary schools in Selma, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Pine Level Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students
2. Thanksgiving Elementary
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Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 769 Students
3. Micro Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 407 Students
4. Corinth-holders Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 550 Students
5. Glendale-kenly Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 472 Students
6. Wilson's Mills Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students
7. Selma Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students
8. South Smithfield Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students
9. Zebulon Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Wake County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 561 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Selma, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Selma, NC has a total population of 16,402 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 17% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Selma, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Selma, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
17.11 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
5.32 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
11.79 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Selma, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Selma, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Selma, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Selma, NC
How many schools are in Selma, NC?
Selma, NC has 18 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 9 elementary schools, serving 14,358 students in total.
How do schools in Selma perform on state tests?
On average, 18 schools in Selma score 52% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 41%, so on average schools in Selma exceed expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Selma?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
Every school in Selma
3 of 3 schools in Selma carry a SchoolGrade. Grade distribution:
A: 1D: 2
All 3 public schools we grade in Selma. The ranked lists above show the top ten per level; every school has its own page.