Smithfield-Selma High

700 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577

sss.johnston.k12.nc.us

1,503 Students

High School 9th - 12th

School Overview

Smithfield-Selma High School (SSS), located in Smithfield, North Carolina, is a cornerstone of the Johnston County Public Schools system. Serving a diverse student body, the school is deeply rooted in the history of its community, often referred to by locals as "The Spartan Home." The campus offers a comprehensive academic environment that strives to prepare students for both post-secondary education and the workforce, emphasizing the importance of school spirit, tradition, and academic achievement.

Beyond its core curriculum, Smithfield-Selma provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including competitive athletics, arts programs, and career and technical education (CTE) pathways. The school is committed to fostering a supportive culture that encourages student involvement and community engagement. By balancing a traditional academic focus with modern vocational and social development, SSS aims to equip its students with the skills necessary to succeed as responsible and productive citizens.

1,503

Total Students

92.9

Full-Time Teachers

16.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

102.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smithfield-Selma High
Demographic	Student Count
White	303
Hispanic	739
Black	392
Asian	11
Two or More	53
American Indian	5

Hispanic
739 (49.2 %)
Black
392 (26.1 %)
White
303 (20.2 %)
Two or More
53 (3.5 %)
Asian
11 (0.7 %)
American Indian
5 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	High School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)934-5191
Website:	http://sss.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	9th - 12th
Total Students:	1,503
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	92.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	1,545
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 9 471

Grade 10 418

Grade 11 327

Grade 12 287