What grades does Smithfield Middle serve?

As a Middle school, Smithfield Middle serves students in Smithfield, NC. The school is administered by the local school district.

Where is Smithfield Middle located?

You can find Smithfield Middle in Smithfield, NC.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle?

At Smithfield Middle, there are approximately 12.3 students for every teacher.

What schools are in Smithfield, NC?

Smithfield Middle is among the schools serving Smithfield, NC. The school is part of the local school system.

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Smithfield Middle — School Calendar 2026-27

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Smithfield, NC 27577

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School Profile

Grades

6–8

Enrollment

530

Student:Teacher

12.3:1

Locale

Rural

District

Johnston County Public Schools

Econ. Disadvantaged

99.4%

Phone

(919)934-4696

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency

32%

21th percentile in NC

Math Proficiency

20%

13th percentile in NC

Chronic Absenteeism

16.9%

SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented

35 students enrolled

Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1

Better than average in NC

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

Wi-Fi

Campus-wide wireless

Fiber Internet

High-speed connection

1,437

Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)

50.5

100% fully certified

Counselors

Psychologists

0.40000001

Social Workers

0.2

Nurses

0.40000001

School Resource Officers

0.5

Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending

$11,352

Total current expenditure

Instruction Spending

$7,356

Per pupil, classroom only

Total Revenue/Pupil

$12,012

All funding sources

Funding Sources

Federal 11%State 65%Local 24%

District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value

$431,758

-2.6% 1yr+34.6% 5yr

Raleigh, NC metro area

Community Need Level

Moderate

CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022

Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)

19.4%

Below 150% poverty line

3.8%

Unemployment rate

11.2%

Uninsured residents

10.3%

No HS diploma (25+)

Special Education (IDEA)

District-level data from IDEA Part B · Students ages 3-21 served under IDEA

Total Students Served

6,204

Ages 3-21 under IDEA

School-Age (6-21)

5,823

Receiving special ed services

Est. % of Enrollment

100%

District rate, school may vary

Disability Categories (District)

Specific Learning Disability

2,540 (44%)

Other Health Impairment

1,101 (19%)

Autism

787 (14%)

Speech/Language Impairment

542 (9%)

Intellectual Disability

251 (4%)

Emotional Disturbance

111 (2%)

Source: U.S. Department of Education, IDEA Section 618 Data · District-level counts · Individual school figures may differ

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

573

Current enrollment

Stable(-6% 5yr)

Coming Up

Thu, Sep 10, 2026

BOG Testing 3rd Grade

exam

Full School Calendar 2026-27

Events marked District-wide apply to all schools in Johnston County Public Schools. Smithfield Middle follows the district calendar.

Date	Event	Type	Level
Tue, Sep 1, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Wed, Sep 2, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Reading)District-wide	exam	—
Thu, Sep 3, 2026	BOY MAP Testing (Math)District-wide	exam	—
Mon, Sep 7, 2026	Labor Day - NO SCHOOLDistrict-wide	Holiday	—
Wed, Sep 9, 2026	Planning Period PDDistrict-wide	Staff Day	—
Thu, Sep 10, 2026	BOG Testing 3rd Grade District-wide	exam	—