- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithfield, NC
Smithfield Middle
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 40/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237001027
👥 S:T ratio 47
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 43
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield Middle earns 40/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools.
- #6 of 10
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 40
- Resource Index · Typical
- 13.3:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 96.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield Middle has class sizes smaller than 75% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001027 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+29 students YoY
Smithfield Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.8%).
Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+29 students YoY 370237001027 · Smithfield, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
573 enr · 13.3:1 · 96.2% lunch · RII 40
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Smithfield Middle grew from 501 students in 2022-23 to 530 in 2023-24 (+5.8%). Teacher FTE lost 43.9 → 43.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Smithfield Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 573
Smithfield Middle
573 students
What this shows Smithfield Middle reports 573 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield Middle compares
Smithfield Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 13.3:1 | ▼ 16% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 96.2% | ▲ 46% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 573 | top 38% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.3:1
Leaner classes than 64% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
573
Bigger than 70% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
96.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 46% above the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
13.3:1
students per teacher
- 16% below state mean
Top 25% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 75% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,352
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 287 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
198
in-school suspensions + 153 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 34.6 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 61.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 55.1%
African American 30.7%
White 9.1%
Two or More 4.4%
Asian 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.2, Smithfield Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Smithfield Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar middle schools in Smithfield
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~573 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield Middle
How many students attend Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle has 573 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 501 (2022-23) → 530 (2023-24), up 29.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield Middle is 13.3:1, which is 16% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 15% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithfield Middle?
96.2% of students at Smithfield Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield Middle?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 55.1% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield Middle?
Smithfield Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 40/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Smithfield Middle rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield Middle ranks #6 of 10 public schools in Smithfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Smithfield Middle, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.