Alamance Virtual School

612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 343 students in grades Kindergarten-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 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alamance Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Alamance Virtual School's student population of 343 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
343 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
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Students by Grade
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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 0.70, 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.
This School
State Level (NC)
#2053 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
27%
51%
41%
50%
50-54%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
18%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
37%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
36%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alamance Virtual School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of Alamance Virtual School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alamance Virtual School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
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?
343 students attend Alamance Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Alamance Virtual School students are Black, 36% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alamance Virtual School?
Alamance Virtual School has a student ration of 8:1, 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 Kindergarten-12
What school district is Alamance Virtual School part of?
Alamance Virtual School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 343 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : ≥90% (Top 30%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 27% (Btm 50%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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