Selma Middle School

sems.johnston.k12.nc.us

359 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Selma Middle School, located at 1533 Hwy 301 N in Selma, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Johnston County Public Schools district. The school is committed to providing a supportive and challenging learning environment designed to meet the academic and developmental needs of students in grades 6 through 8. By emphasizing a rigorous curriculum alongside character development, the school strives to prepare its student body for the transition to high school and success in their future endeavors.

As a community-focused school, Selma Middle prioritizes engagement between educators, parents, and students to foster a collaborative educational culture. Through its official website, the school maintains transparent communication regarding academic calendars, school policies, and extracurricular opportunities, ensuring families stay connected to school activities. The school’s efforts reflect a broader dedication to equity and excellence, aiming to empower every student to reach their full potential within the Johnston County academic system.

359

Total Students

36.5

Full-Time Teachers

9.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

93.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Selma Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	36
Hispanic	228
Black	83
Asian	1
Two or More	11

Hispanic
228 (63.5 %)
Black
83 (23.1 %)
White
36 (10.0 %)
Two or More
11 (3.1 %)
Asian
1 (0.3 %)

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:	Johnston County Public Schools
Phone:	(919)965-2555
Website:	http://sems.johnston.k12.nc.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	359
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	36.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	9.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	336
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 6 116

Grade 7 107

Grade 8 136