Harnett Virtual Academy

1008 South 11th Street
Lillington, NC 27546
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 122 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Harnett Virtual 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 15-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 62% 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: 122 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50% in NC
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Harnett Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Harnett Virtual Academy's student population of 122 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
122 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
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School Rankings

Harnett Virtual 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 Harnett Virtual Academy 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)
#1770 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
15-19%
51%
50-54%
50%
40-44%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
20%
20%
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Black
34%
25%
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White
38%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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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 Harnett Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Harnett Virtual Academy 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
7%
3%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Harnett Virtual Academy's ranking?
Harnett Virtual Academy is ranked #1770 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Harnett Virtual Academy?
122 students attend Harnett Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Harnett Virtual Academy students are White, 34% of students are Black, 20% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Harnett Virtual Academy offer ?
Harnett Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Harnett Virtual Academy part of?
Harnett Virtual Academy is part of Harnett County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 122 students
  • Minority Enrollment: 62%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 15-19% (Btm 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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