Neuse Charter School vs The Innovation Academy at South Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.8 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
The Innovation Academy at South Campus
Smithfield · Public middle · Grades 6–8
263 students
| Measure | Neuse Charter School Smithfield, North Carolina | The Innovation Academy at South Campus Smithfield, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #156 of 469 |
| National rank | – | #9499 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 925 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 925 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 37% |
| city | Smithfield | Smithfield |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Neuse Charter School does better on math proficiency (44% vs 37%).
- •Neuse Charter School does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 57%).
- •The Innovation Academy at South Campus does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 17.5).
- •Neuse Charter School is the larger school with 925 students compared with 263.
- •Neuse Charter School is a charter school while The Innovation Academy at South Campus 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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
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 The Innovation Academy at South Campus?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Smithfield and Smithfield in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Neuse Charter School: 925. The Innovation Academy at South Campus: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Neuse Charter School and The Innovation Academy at South Campus rank in North Carolina?
Neuse Charter School is unranked and The Innovation Academy at South Campus is 156th of 469 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).