Best Public Charter Schools in Smithfield, NC (2025-26)

Best Smithfield Public Charter Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 912 students in Smithfield, NC.

The top ranked public charter school in Smithfield, NC is Neuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Smithfield, NC public charter school have an score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and score of 65% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Smithfield have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.

Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).

Best Public Charter Schools in Smithfield, NC (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

Neuse Charter School

Charter School

(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
:

Top 50%

909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300

Gr: K-12 | 912 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 37%

[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Smithfield, North Carolina

Smithfield, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Jcps Virtual Academy (Closed 2025)

1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700

Gr: K-12 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 55%

Johnston County Middle College (Closed 2023)

245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303

Gr: 12 | 50 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 30%

South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481

Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 57%

South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)

Alternative School

425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481

Gr: 6-8 | 12 students Student-teacher ratio: 1:1 Minority enrollment: 75%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public charter schools in Smithfield, NC?

The top ranked public charter schools in Smithfield, NC include Neuse Charter School.

How many public charter schools are located in Smithfield?

1 public charter schools are located in Smithfield.

What is the racial composition of students in Smithfield?

Smithfield public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).