Total enrollment
2,003
+712 (+55%) vs SY 2017-18
3 schools in Selma
North Carolina · Public K-12
Public K-12 education in Selma reaches 2,003 students across 3 schools, with a level mix of 2 elementary and 1 middle.
7-year change in Selma
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
3
+1 (+50%) vs SY 2017-18
% Hispanic
45%
was 54%
% Black
21%
was 32%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selma Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 794 |
| Selma Middle School | Middle | 06-08 | 339 |
| Thanksgiving Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 870 |
About Selma
Public education in Selma, North Carolina runs across 3 schools that hosts roughly 2,003 students. By footprint, Selma sits in the low-population bracket.
Looking at the level breakdown, the city is built around 2 elementary, and 1 middle.
Average school size in Selma is around 668 students, 17% higher than the North Carolina average of about 571.
Over the past 7-year window. Combined enrollment now sits at 2,003 students, grew 55% from the 1,291 reported in SY 2017-18. Over that span, Selma opened 1 school, going from 2 to 3. Demographically, the Black share of enrollment declined from 32% to 21%.
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