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South Smithfield Elementary
PublicElementaryGrades PK–5
201 W Sanders St, Smithfield, NC 27577 · (919) 934-8979 · Part of Johnston County Schools
Students
450
Students per teacher
12:1
Free or reduced lunch
99%
Setting
Town
Grades
PK–5
What stands out about South Smithfield Elementary
- Math proficiency 15 pts below the state
- Reading / language arts 20 pts below the state
- Small classes: 12:1 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 12.6% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency27%
State average 41.8%
Reading / language arts27%
State average 47.2%
Location
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201 W Sanders St, Smithfield
Students
Enrollment by grade
Kindergarten73
Grade 189
Grade 273
Grade 364
Grade 476
Grade 575
Enrollment over time
515’20
484’21
438’22
463’23
450’24
Down 12.6% since 2020.
Who goes here
Hispanic 42%Black 34%White 18%Two or more races 5%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.