How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Smithfield Middle | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Smithfield, NC | Benson, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | high |
| Enrollment | 573 | 1,563 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 11.7:1 | 18.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 96.2% | 33.5% |
| 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 | Smithfield Middle | West Johnston 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 | Smithfield Middle | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.1% | 51.0% |
| African American | 30.7% | 13.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 55.1% | 29.3% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.4% | 4.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Smithfield Middle | West Johnston High |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | 15 |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 286.5:1 | 521:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 42.6% | 15.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 198 | 102 |
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.