Mcdowell Virtual Academy

346 West Mcdowell Junior High
Marion, NC 28752
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 140 students in grades 6-12, Mcdowell 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 20-24% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% 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: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Mcdowell Virtual Academy's student population of 140 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
140 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
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School Rankings

Mcdowell 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 Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 0.24, 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)
#1865 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
20-24%
51%
45-49%
50%
50-59%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
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Black
6%
25%
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White
87%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
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.
0.24
This chart displays the diversity score of Mcdowell Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
26%
57%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Mcdowell Virtual Academy's ranking?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is ranked #1865 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?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Mcdowell Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
140 students attend Mcdowell Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Mcdowell Virtual Academy students are White, 6% of students are Black, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Mcdowell Virtual Academy?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcdowell Virtual Academy offer ?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Mcdowell Virtual Academy part of?
Mcdowell Virtual Academy is part of Mcdowell County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 140 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 13%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-59% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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