Best High Schools in Smithfield, NC

Smithfield, NC has 5 high schools with 3,921 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Smithfield score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Smithfield greatly exceed expectations.

1. Johnston County Schools Career Technical

A+

SchoolGrade

88%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 206 Students

2. Johnston Co Early College Academy

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 281 Students

3. Cleveland High

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1879 Students

4. Smithfield-selma High

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1503 Students

5. Choice Plus Academy

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 12 • 52 Students

Best Middle Schools in Smithfield, NC

Smithfield, NC has 7 middle schools with 3,231 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Smithfield score 47% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 42% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Smithfield greatly exceed expectations.

1. The Innovation Academy At South Campus

A

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 232 Students

2. Rosewood Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wayne County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 322 Students

3. Four Oaks Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

49%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 468 Students

4. Mcgee's Crossroads Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 749 Students

5. North Johnston Middle

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 600 Students

6. Smithfield Middle

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 501 Students

7. Selma Middle School

D+

SchoolGrade

25%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 359 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Smithfield, NC

Smithfield, NC has 9 elementary schools with 6,153 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Smithfield score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Smithfield exceed expectations.

1. Pine Level Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 362 Students

2. Polenta Elementary

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1014 Students

3. Princeton Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 713 Students

4. Mcgee's Crossroads Elem

B-

SchoolGrade

41%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 890 Students

5. Four Oaks Elementary

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 1041 Students

6. Wilson's Mills Elementary

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 503 Students

7. South Smithfield Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

8. Selma Elementary

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 754 Students

9. West Smithfield Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

22%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Johnston County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 438 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Smithfield, NC

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Smithfield, NC has a total population of 21,664 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 83%, and 22% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Smithfield, NC

14,869

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

83%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

22%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Smithfield, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

D+

20.47 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

D

4.69 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

C-

15.77 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Smithfield, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Smithfield, NC.

ISP Report Card

B-

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

965 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

50 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Smithfield, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations