Serving 712 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Preeminent Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 712 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 31% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Preeminent Charter's student population of 712 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
712 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Preeminent Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Preeminent Charter is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2191 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
31%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
22%
21%
Black
67%
25%
White
1%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
91%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Preeminent Charter's ranking?
Preeminent Charter is ranked #2191 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Preeminent Charter often compared to?
Preeminent Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Rise Southeast Raleigh Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Preeminent Charter?
712 students attend Preeminent Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Preeminent Charter students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Preeminent Charter?
Preeminent Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Preeminent Charter offer ?
Preeminent Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Preeminent Charter part of?
Preeminent Charter is part of Preeminent Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Preeminent Charter located?
Preeminent Charter is located in the Southeast Raleigh neighborhood of Raleigh, NC. There are 11 other public schools located in Southeast Raleigh.
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