Neuse Charter School

909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
7/
10
Top 50%
Serving 904 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 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20% 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:

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Attribute

School Overview

Neuse Charter School's student population of 904 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has declined by 15% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
904 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#786 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Neuse Charter School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
54%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
65%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
14%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
65%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.54
This chart displays the diversity score of Neuse Charter School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
90-94%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Neuse Charter School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Neuse Charter School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
904 students attend Neuse Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Neuse Charter School students are White, 14% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Neuse Charter School?
Neuse Charter School has a student ration of 19:1, 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
What school district is Neuse Charter School part of?
Neuse Charter School is part of Neuse Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 904 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 35%
  • : 90-94% (Top 20%)
  • : 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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