Jcps Virtual Academy

1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 660 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jcps 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 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 29:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

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Attribute

School Overview

Jcps Virtual Academy's student population of 660 students has declined by 54% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has grown by 283% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
660 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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School Rankings

Jcps 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 Jcps Virtual Academy is 0.69, 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)
#1921 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
25%
51%
46%
50%
42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
29:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
21%
20%
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Black
24%
25%
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White
46%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
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.
0.69
This chart displays the diversity score of Jcps Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
57%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
3%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jcps Virtual Academy's ranking?
Jcps Virtual Academy is ranked #1921 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?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcps Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Jcps Virtual Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jcps Virtual Academy?
660 students attend Jcps Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Jcps Virtual Academy students are White, 24% of students are Black, 21% of students are Hispanic, and 9% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jcps Virtual Academy?
Jcps Virtual Academy has a student ration of 29:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jcps Virtual Academy offer ?
Jcps Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcps Virtual Academy part of?
Jcps Virtual Academy is part of Johnston County School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 660 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 29:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 54%
  • : 85-89% (Top 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 25% (Btm 50%)
  • : 46% (Btm 50%)
  • : 42% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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