- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Smithfield, NC
Smithfield-Selma High
Federal NCES profile for Smithfield-Selma High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 38/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370237001028
👥 S:T ratio 33
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Smithfield-Selma High earns 38/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the largest schools in North Carolina.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 38
- Resource Index · Typical
- 16.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 64.9%
- free-lunch eligible
Smithfield-Selma High has class sizes larger than 71% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield-Selma High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237001028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+48 students YoY
Smithfield-Selma High held near 1,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 92.9 → 105.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+48 students YoY 370237001028 · Smithfield, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,548 enr · 16.8:1 · 64.9% lunch · RII 38
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Smithfield-Selma High held near 1,551 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+48 headcount). Teacher FTE added 92.9 → 105.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Smithfield-Selma High 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
- This school
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- South Johnston
South Johnston High
1,355 students
What this shows Smithfield-Selma High reports 1,548 students on the CCD universe file.
How Smithfield-Selma High compares
Smithfield-Selma High held steady on CCD headcount: 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 | 16.8:1 | ▲ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 64.9% | ▼ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,548 | top 4% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.8:1
Leaner classes than 32% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
1,548
Bigger than 96% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
64.9%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% below 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
16.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% above state mean
Top 71% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 29% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 387 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
140
in-school suspensions + 78 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 14.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 7 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 51.2%
African American 25.7%
White 18.7%
Two or More 3.2%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 63.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 63.6, Smithfield-Selma High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
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-Selma High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| South Johnston High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Smithfield-Selma High'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
- 1,355
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar high schools in Smithfield
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high 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 (~1,548 students)
Frequently asked questions about Smithfield-Selma High
How many students attend Smithfield-Selma High?
Smithfield-Selma High has 1,548 students enrolled. It is a high school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,503 (2022-23) → 1,551 (2023-24), nearly flat (+48).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Smithfield-Selma High?
The student-teacher ratio at Smithfield-Selma High is 16.8:1, which is 6% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 7% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Smithfield-Selma High?
64.9% of students at Smithfield-Selma High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Smithfield-Selma High?
The largest demographic group at Smithfield-Selma High is Hispanic or Latino at 51.2% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 63.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Smithfield-Selma High?
Smithfield-Selma High has a Resource Investment Index of 38/100 (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-Selma High rank among high schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Smithfield-Selma High ranks #3 of 3 high 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 high schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Smithfield-Selma High, 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.