Neuse Charter School

909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 925 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Neuse Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Neuse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency

School Overview

Neuse Charter School's student population of 925 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(No virtual instruction)
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Total Students
925 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
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Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Neuse Charter School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Neuse Charter School is 0.56, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#786 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
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(21-22)
54%
51%
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65%
50%
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75-79%
63%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
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Asian
1%
5%
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Hispanic
15%
22%
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Black
12%
24%
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White
63%
42%
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Two or more races
9%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.56
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(21-22)
90-94%
86%
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(22-23)
15.9%
28.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
72%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
1%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Neuse Charter School's ranking?
Neuse Charter School is ranked #786 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
54% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Neuse Charter School?
The graduation rate of Neuse Charter School is 90-94%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Neuse Charter School?
925 students attend Neuse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Neuse Charter School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Neuse Charter School?
Neuse Charter School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Neuse Charter School offer ?
Neuse Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Neuse Charter School part of?
Neuse Charter School is part of Neuse Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 925 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 37%
  • : 90-94% (Top 30%)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 54% (Top 50%)
  • : 65% (Top 20%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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