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Smith Middle School

9201 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 768 students in grades 6-8, Smith Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20% in NC
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Smith Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Smith Middle School's student population of 768 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
768 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Smith Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Smith Middle School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#268 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Smith Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
87%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Smith Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
Asian
20%
4%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Smith Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
15%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Smith Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
11%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Smith Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
46%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Smith Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Smith Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.71
This chart displays the diversity score of Smith Middle School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Smith Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Smith Middle School's ranking?
Smith Middle School is ranked #268 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Smith Middle School often compared to?
Smith Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcdougle Middle School, Phillips Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Smith Middle School?
768 students attend Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Smith Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 15% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, and 8% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Smith Middle School?
Smith Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Smith Middle School offer ?
Smith Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Smith Middle School part of?

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 768 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 72% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 87% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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