Top Rankings
North Carolina Virtual Academy School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there is 1 public school serving 3,482 students in North Carolina Virtual Academy School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public School in North Carolina Virtual Academy School District have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 49% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
1 School
2,729 Schools
# Students
3,482 Students
1,548,397 Students
# Teachers
129 Teachers
96,034 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
27:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
North Carolina Virtual Academy School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 314 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 77% has increased from 60-69% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#215 out of 325 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)34%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)80-84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.71
0.72
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
14%
22%
% Black
29%
24%
% White
43%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
11%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $6,862 in this school district is less than the state median of $11,177. The school district revenue/student has declined by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $6,272 is less than the state median of $11,601. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$24 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$22 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$6,862
$11,177
Spending / Student
$6,272
$11,601
Best North Carolina Virtual Academy School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nc Virtual Academy
Charter School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Durham, NC 27713
(919) 346-0121
Gr: K-12 | 3,482 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to North Carolina Virtual Academy School District?
North Carolina Virtual Academy School District manages 1 public schools serving 3,482 students.
What is the rank of North Carolina Virtual Academy School District?
North Carolina Virtual Academy School District is ranked #213 out of 314 school districts in North Carolina (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Carolina school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in North Carolina Virtual Academy School District?
43% of North Carolina Virtual Academy School District students are White, 29% of students are Black, 14% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of North Carolina Virtual Academy School District?
North Carolina Virtual Academy School District has a student/teacher ratio of 27:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is North Carolina Virtual Academy School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $6,272 is less than the state median of $11,601. The school district spending/student has declined by 12% over four school years.
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