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#2367 of 2,648 schools in NC
Selma Middle School
Middle School · Johnston County Public Schools · Selma, NC
A Johnston County Public Schools middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1533 Hwy 301 N, Selma, NC 27576
- Math 41% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Selma Middle School score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 19 points since 2020, reaching 37% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Selma Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Raleigh map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,451/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Selma), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,044
Median home value
$178,200
Median rent
$874/mo
College educated
18%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
12.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27576; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Jcps Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.9 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 333 | Compare → |
| Smithfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 530 | Compare → |
| North Johnston MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.6 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 595 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Johnston County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #46 of 48
- District spending per student
- $11,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Selma Middle School is listed in Johnston County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Selma Middle School
Selma Middle School is a public middle school in Selma, NC, part of Johnston County Public Schools, serving approximately 335 students in grades 6th-8th with a 9.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,367 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Selma Middle School
What grades does Selma Middle School serve?
Selma Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Selma Middle School?
Selma Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 335 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Selma Middle School is 9.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Selma Middle School rank in NC?
Selma Middle School ranks #2,367 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Selma Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Selma Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Selma Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Selma Middle School has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 32% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Selma Middle School a charter school?
No, Selma Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Selma Middle School a Title I school?
No, Selma Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Selma Middle School?
99.1% of students at Selma Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 335
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 36
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Johnston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.8%
- Phone
- (919) 965-2555
- Area population (ZIP 27576)
- 20,104
- Area average commute
- 31.5 min
- Area median age
- 36.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27576; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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