Neuse Charter School vs South Smithfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Neuse Charter School
Smithfield · Charter other · Grades K–12
925 students
South Smithfield Elementary
Smithfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Neuse Charter School Smithfield, North Carolina | South Smithfield Elementary Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1249 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #46789 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 925 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 17% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neuse Charter School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 17%).
- •Neuse Charter School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 20%).
- •South Smithfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 17.5).
- •Neuse Charter School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 450.
- •Neuse Charter School is a charter school while South Smithfield Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Neuse Charter School better than South Smithfield Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Neuse Charter School and South Smithfield Elementary?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neuse Charter School: 925. South Smithfield Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neuse Charter School and South Smithfield Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Neuse Charter School is unranked and South Smithfield Elementary is 1249th of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).