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Best Smithfield ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools (2025)

For the 2025 school year, there are 7 public elementary schools serving 3,016 students in Smithfield, NC.
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smithfield, NC are The Innovation Academy At South Campus, Neuse Charter School and Jcps Virtual Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, NC public elementary schools have an average math proficiency score of 39% (versus the North Carolina public elementary school average of 50%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Elementary schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public elementary schools.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Elementary Schools in Smithfield, NC (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Innovation Academy At South Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
521 Martin Luther King Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 262 students
Rank: #22.
Neuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Rank: #33.
Jcps Virtual Academy
(Math: 25% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Grades: K-12
| 333 students
Rank: #44.
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-4696
Grades: 6-8
| 530 students
Rank: #55.
South Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
201 W Sanders St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8979
Grades: PK-5
| 463 students
Rank: #66.
West Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
2665 Galilee Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 989-6418
Grades: PK-5
| 446 students
Rank: #77.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Grades: K-12
| 70 students
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Smithfield, North Carolina ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Grades
Students
Johnston County Middle College (Closed 2023)
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public elementary schools in Smithfield, NC?
The top ranked public elementary schools in Smithfield, NC include The Innovation Academy At South Campus, Neuse Charter School and Jcps Virtual Academy.
How many public elementary schools are located in Smithfield?
7 public elementary schools are located in Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public elementary schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public elementary schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public elementary schools in Smithfield are often viewed compared to one another?

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