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Best Smithfield Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 5 public high schools serving 2,949 students in Smithfield, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC are Johnston Co Early College Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical and Neuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Smithfield, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 55% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Smithfield, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Johnston Co Early College Academy, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Smithfield, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Johnston Co Early College Academy
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2314
Gr: 9-13 | 244 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #22.
Johnston County Schools Career Technical
Vocational School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
245 College Road
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Gr: 9-13 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
Rank: #33.
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
Gr: K-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #44.
Smithfield-selma High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-5191
Gr: 9-12 | 1,551 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 80%
Rank: #55.
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
Gr: K-12 | 70 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Gr: 12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Smithfield, NC include Johnston Co Early College Academy, Johnston County Schools Career Technical and Neuse Charter School.
How many public high schools are located in Smithfield?
5 public high schools are located in Smithfield.
What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?
Smithfield public high schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).

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