- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Smithfield, NC
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Federal NCES profile for The Innovation Academy at South Campus, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 59/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370237003441
👥 S:T ratio 45
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 47
📋 Attendance 74
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
The Innovation Academy at South Campus earns 59/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 10
- public schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 59
- Resource Index · Higher
- 13.8:1
- students per teacher
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
The Innovation Academy at South Campus has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation Academy at South Campus ranks #2 of 10 public schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003441 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+30 students YoY
The Innovation Academy at South Campus grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+12.9%).
Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+30 students YoY 370237003441 · Smithfield, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
263 enr · 13.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 59
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
The Innovation Academy at South Campus grew from 232 students in 2022-23 to 262 in 2023-24 (+12.9%). Teacher FTE lost 19.0 → 17.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
The Innovation Academy at South Campus 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 263
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
263 students
What this shows The Innovation Academy at South Campus reports 263 students on the CCD universe file.
How The Innovation Academy at South Campus compares
The Innovation Academy at South Campus 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 | 13.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 263 | top 82% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
13.8:1
Leaner classes than 59% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
263
Bigger than 27% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
13.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 32% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
10.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 263 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
1
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 6.8 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 51.0%
Hispanic or Latino 25.9%
African American 15.6%
Two or More 6.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Asian 0.4%
Largest group: White at 51.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 64.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 64.4, The Innovation Academy at South Campus 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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus 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 | Similar 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 | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to The Innovation Academy at South Campus'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 (~263 students)
Frequently asked questions about The Innovation Academy at South Campus
How many students attend The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus has 263 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 232 (2022-23) → 262 (2023-24), up 30.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
The student-teacher ratio at The Innovation Academy at South Campus is 13.8:1, which is 13% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 12% 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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
46.6% of students at The Innovation Academy at South Campus are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
The largest demographic group at The Innovation Academy at South Campus is White at 51.0% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 64.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
The Innovation Academy at South Campus has a Resource Investment Index of 59/100 (higher 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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus rank among public schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, The Innovation Academy at South Campus ranks #2 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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus, 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.