For the 2025 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 average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency 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)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Neuse Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
909 M. Durwood Stephenson Park
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 626-2300
Grades: K-12
| 912 students
Smithfield, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2303
Grades: 12
| 50 students
South Campus Community High School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
521 Martin Luther King Jr Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 9-12
| 21 students
South Campus Community Middle School (Closed 2018)
Alternative School
425 S Collier Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
Grades: 6-8
| 12 students
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).
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