Serving 72 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Pcs 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 30-39% (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 7:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% 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: Prekindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 72 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Pcs Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Pcs Virtual Academy's student population of 72 students has declined by 46% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
72 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Pcs 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 Pcs Virtual Academy is 0.58, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#1691 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
7%
20%
Black
22%
25%
White
60%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
4%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pcs Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pcs Virtual Academy is ranked #1691 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?
30-39% 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 Pcs Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pcs Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Pcs Virtual Academy?
72 students attend Pcs Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Pcs Virtual Academy students are White, 22% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Pcs Virtual Academy?
Pcs Virtual Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Pcs Virtual Academy offer ?
Pcs Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Pcs Virtual Academy part of?
Pcs Virtual Academy is part of Person County Schools School District.
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