Smith Middle

9201 Seawell School Rd
Chapel Hill, NC 27516

sms.chccs.k12.nc.us

768 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Smith Middle School, located in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, is a part of the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools (CHCCS) district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is known for its commitment to fostering a collaborative and supportive learning environment that emphasizes academic rigor alongside social-emotional growth. The school focuses on preparing students for the transition to high school by offering a comprehensive curriculum that integrates core academic subjects with opportunities for elective exploration, arts, and athletics.

The school community is characterized by its dedication to inclusive education and a strong partnership between staff, students, and families. Smith Middle prioritizes character development and student engagement, often utilizing a variety of extracurricular activities and clubs to enrich the student experience. By leveraging the resources of the surrounding Chapel Hill area, the school aims to provide a well-rounded middle school education that encourages critical thinking, civic responsibility, and a lifelong passion for learning.

768

Total Students

59.6

Full-Time Teachers

12.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

22.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Smith Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	356
Hispanic	115
Black	81
Asian	152
Two or More	64

White
356 (46.4 %)
Asian
152 (19.8 %)
Hispanic
115 (15.0 %)
Black
81 (10.5 %)
Two or More
64 (8.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools
Phone:	(919)918-2145
Website:	http://sms.chccs.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	768
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	12.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	163
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	8

* 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 6 285

Grade 7 237

Grade 8 246