Serving 162 students in grades Kindergarten-8, D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy 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 6-9% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 10-14% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 162 students
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy's student population of 162 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
162 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
7 teachers
School Rankings
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy 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 D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is 0.19, 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
#2603 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)6-9%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
63%
Hispanic
2%
22%
Black
90%
24%
White
4%
42%
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)38.9%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
94%
72%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy's ranking?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is ranked #2603 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 10-14% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy?
162 students attend D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy students are Black, 4% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy offer ?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy part of?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is part of D.C. Virgo Preparatory Academy School District.
In what neighborhood is D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy located?
D.c. Virgo Preparatory Academy is located in the Northside neighborhood of Wilmington, NC.
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