How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Powhatan Elementary | Smithfield-Selma High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Clayton, NC | Smithfield, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | other | high |
| Enrollment | 656 | 1,548 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 14.7:1 | 16.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 29.5% | 64.9% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Powhatan Elementary | Smithfield-Selma High |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $11,360 | $11,360 |
| District | Johnston County Public Schools | Johnston County Public Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Powhatan Elementary | Smithfield-Selma High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 52.6% | 18.7% |
| African American | 20.1% | 25.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 18.0% | 51.2% |
| Asian | 1.2% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 7.9% | 3.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Powhatan Elementary | Smithfield-Selma High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 5 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 656:1 | 387:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.6% | 29.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 16 | 140 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.