Total enrollment
5,045
+662 (+15%) vs SY 2017-18
11 schools in Smithfield
North Carolina · Public K-12
Across 11 public schools, Smithfield (North Carolina) serves approximately 5,045 K-12 students across 3 elementary, 2 middle, and 3 high.
7-year change in Smithfield
SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25School count
10
+1 (+11%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
31%
was 34%
% Hispanic
40%
was 36%
% Black
23%
was 24%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
| Name | Level | Grades | Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|
| Choice Plus Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 97 |
| JCPS Virtual Academy | Combined | KG-12 | 203 |
| Johnston Co Early College Academy | High | 09-13 | 251 |
| Johnston County Schools Career Technical | High | 09-13 | 241 |
| Neuse Charter School | Combined | KG-12 | 925 |
| Smithfield Middle | Middle | 06-08 | 573 |
| Smithfield-Selma High | High | 09-12 | 1,548 |
| South Smithfield Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 450 |
| Swift Creek Elementary | Elementary | M-M | · |
| The Innovation Academy at South Campus | Middle | 06-08 | 263 |
| West Smithfield Elementary | Elementary | PK-05 | 494 |
About Smithfield
Across Smithfield, North Carolina, 11 public schools hosts about 5,045 students between them.
For a sense of the school types, the city is made up of 3 elementary, 2 middle, 3 high, and 3 other.
Average school size in Smithfield is around 459 students, 20% below the North Carolina average of about 571.
Looking at the last 7 years. Total public-school enrollment in Smithfield has grew 15% since SY 2017-18, moving from about 4,383 students to 5,045. Smithfield now counts 10 public schools, up from 9 in SY 2017-18. On the demographic side, Hispanic enrollment moved from 36% to 40% over the same window.
On this page, the community for Smithfield discusses school events, board meetings, and seasonal calendars. Members of the local community share what they see day-to-day.