Serving 203 students in grades 6-12, Alamance Virtual School 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 27% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 203 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 56%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Alamance Virtual School's student population of 203 students has declined by 57% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has declined by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
203 students
Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
School Rankings
Alamance Virtual School 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 Alamance Virtual School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2053 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)27%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
14%
22%
Black
30%
24%
White
44%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥90%
86%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)32.5%
28.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
1%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Alamance Virtual School's ranking?
Alamance Virtual School is ranked #2053 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alamance Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Alamance Virtual School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alamance Virtual School?
203 students attend Alamance Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Alamance Virtual School students are White, 30% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Alamance Virtual School?
Alamance Virtual School has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alamance Virtual School offer ?
Alamance Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Alamance Virtual School part of?
Alamance Virtual School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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