James W Smith Elementary

Cove City, NC 28523

Phone: (252) 514-6466
Fax: (252) 514-6469
District: Craven County School District

6

GreatSchools Rating

public • Grades PK,KG,1,2,3,4,5 • 292 students

James W Smith Elementary, a public school located in Cove City, NC, serves grades PK-5 in the Craven County School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 6 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.

James W Smith Elementary is a public school located in Cove City, NC. 292 students attend James W Smith Elementary.

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Test Scores 5/10 The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
Student Growth 7/10 The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Posted: April 1, 2014

I have so many wonderful things to say about my son's school, that it makes it difficult to find a starting point. We were blessed with a very bright child who is incredibly sharp and asks questions like who, what, when, where and why about everything and will very seldom settle for a simple yes or no. J.W. Smith affords my son the type of learning environment that is truly conducive to having all of his questions answered. He has made the principals list three times in a row. I thank GOD for his academic achievements but also for the EXCELLENT teachers that influence his life daily, and shape and mold my son's mind and character. In front and at the helm of every great team is a great leader. The Principal is doing a phenominal job and has the support and endorsement not only from the staff but the parents as well.My son looks forward to school each and every day, including turning in his required home work assignments. I'm certain that other parents feel equally as impressed as I am that J.W Smith School goes way above and beyond the call to make sure our children leave there with the very best and highest quality education they can. I am and will be forever grateful!!!

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1 River Bend Neighborhood/Subdivision New Bern NC 14.7 mi
2 Evans Mill Neighborhood/Subdivision New Bern NC 22.2 mi
3 Wildflowers Neighborhood/Subdivision Richlands NC 25.8 mi
4 Killis Hills Neighborhood/Subdivision Richlands NC 25.9 mi
5 MacDonald Downs Neighborhood/Subdivision Havelock NC 30 mi
6 Timber Creek Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 30 mi
7 The Bluffs on The New River Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 30.3 mi
8 Carolina Forest Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 31.1 mi
9 Stonebridge Trail Area of Town Havelock NC 31.9 mi
10 WilliamsburgPlantation Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 32.4 mi
11 Country Club Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 33 mi
12 Carolina Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 33 mi
13 Cherry Branch Neighborhood/Subdivision Havelock NC 35.5 mi
14 Trailwood Neighborhood/Subdivision Hubert NC 35.9 mi
15 Countrywood Estates Neighborhood/Subdivision Jacksonville NC 36.9 mi
16 Mimosa Park West Neighborhood/Subdivision Goldsboro NC 37.3 mi
17 The Village Neighborhood/Subdivision Goldsboro NC 38.1 mi
18 Jacobs Ridge Neighborhood/Subdivision Goldsboro NC 38.3 mi
19 River Reach Neighborhood/Subdivision Swansboro NC 38.6 mi
# Name City State Overall Rating Distance
1 New Bern High School Area New Bern NC 14.2 mi
2 Richlands Richlands NC 28.2 mi
3 Piney green Jacksonville NC 33.9 mi
4 Richlands Area Beulaville NC 35.2 mi
5 Hubert Hubert NC 37.1 mi
6 Goldsboro Goldsboro NC 37.4 mi
Base Distance
Cherry Point MCAS 32.5 mi.
New River MCAS 38 mi.
Seymour Johnson AFB 38.7 mi.
Camp Lejeune 40.2 mi.
Stone Bay 49.8 mi.
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