Serving 339 students in grades 9-13, Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks in the top 5% 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 70-74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 339 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
- Minority Enrollment: 75%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: 70-74% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy's student population of 339 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy ranks within the top 5% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#119 out of 2568 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-74%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
4%
Hispanic
29%
20%
Black
39%
25%
White
25%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
20%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy's ranking?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is ranked #119 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Vernon Malone College And Career Academy often compared to?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Wake Stem Early College High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
The graduation rate of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is 95%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
339 students attend Vernon Malone College And Career Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
39% of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy students are Black, 29% of students are Hispanic, 25% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Vernon Malone College And Career Academy?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Vernon Malone College And Career Academy offer ?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Vernon Malone College And Career Academy part of?
Vernon Malone College And Career Academy is part of Wake County Schools School District.
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