For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 925 students in 27577, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in 27577, NC is Neuse Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public charter school in zipcode 27577 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 27577, NC have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best 27577, NC Public Charter Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 925 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
27577, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 285-3700
Gr: K-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in 27577, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in 27577, NC include Neuse Charter School.
How many public charter schools are located in 27577?
1 public charter schools are located in 27577.
What is the racial composition of students in 27577?
27577 public charter schools minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 54% (majority Black).
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