Swift Creek Middle

www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/swms

691 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Swift Creek Middle School, located in Clayton, North Carolina, is a part of the Johnston County Public Schools system. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school focuses on creating a supportive academic environment that emphasizes both intellectual growth and character development. As a community-centered institution, it offers a variety of extracurricular activities, athletic programs, and elective courses designed to engage students during these formative middle school years.

The school’s digital presence highlights its commitment to clear communication with families through resources like academic calendars, faculty directories, and information on school policies. By fostering a collaborative atmosphere between staff, students, and parents, Swift Creek Middle aims to prepare its student body for the transition to high school while promoting a culture of academic integrity and community engagement.

691

Total Students

44.5

Full-Time Teachers

15.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Swift Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	334
Hispanic	215
Black	101
Asian	4
Two or More	36
American Indian	1

White
334 (48.3%)
Hispanic
215 (31.1%)
Black
101 (14.6%)
Two or More
36 (5.2%)
Asian
4 (0.6%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)262-0750
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/swms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	691
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	15.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	686
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 209

Grade 7 232

Grade 8 250