Johnston Charter Academy vs. Neuse Charter School
Should you attend Johnston Charter Academy or Neuse Charter School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Johnston Charter Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Neuse Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 679 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Johnston Charter Academy ranks in the top 10% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 81% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 904 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Neuse Charter School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-12
Total Students
679 students
904 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
48 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#228 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#786 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
65%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
75-79%
Graduation Rate
n/a
90-94%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
84
84
Grade 1 Students
77
73
Grade 2 Students
81
76
Grade 3 Students
82
68
Grade 4 Students
83
74
Grade 5 Students
79
78
Grade 6 Students
71
78
Grade 7 Students
76
70
Grade 8 Students
46
69
Grade 9 Students
-
68
Grade 10 Students
-
57
Grade 11 Students
-
50
Grade 12 Students
-
59
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
16%
13%
% Black
25%
14%
% White
49%
65%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.67
0.54
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
12%
