Serving 749 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 58% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in NC
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.74, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
749 students attend Smith Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
42% of Smith Middle School students are White, 20% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, and 10% 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 (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 749 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 58%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 75% (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
: 87% (Top 10%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
