Smithfield Middle

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

573 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smithfield Middle School, located at 1455 Buffalo Rd in Smithfield, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools system. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes academic achievement, personal growth, and character development for its middle school-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school prepares its students for the academic rigors of high school while emphasizing the social and emotional milestones essential during the adolescent years.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Smithfield Middle School places a high value on community involvement and school spirit. The school provides various extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, which encourage students to explore their interests, build leadership skills, and engage with their peers outside of the traditional classroom setting. With a dedicated staff and a focus on collaboration between educators, students, and families, the school strives to create an inclusive atmosphere that empowers every student to reach their full potential.

573

Total Students

43.6

Full-Time Teachers

13.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

98.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithfield Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	52
Hispanic	316
Black	176
Asian	4
Two or More	25

Hispanic
316 (55.1%)
Black
176 (30.7%)
White
52 (9.1%)
Two or More
25 (4.4%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)

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)934-4696
Website:	http://www.johnston.k12.nc.us/o/smms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	573
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	43.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	13.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	566
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 6 208

Grade 7 196

Grade 8 169