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North Carolina Cyber Academy vs. Nc Virtual Academy

Should you attend North Carolina Cyber Academy or Nc Virtual Academy? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
North Carolina Cyber Academy
2800 Meridian Parkway, Suite 1
Durham, NC 27713
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Nc Virtual Academy
4220 Nc Highway 55, Suite 130
Durham, NC 27713
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,523 students in grades Kindergarten-12, North Carolina Cyber 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 28% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 2,959 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Nc 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 34% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
2,523 students
2,959 students
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% Male | % Female
45% | 55%
48% | 52%
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Total Classroom Teachers
141 teachers
129 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
23:1
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Test Scores

#1734 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
#1647 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
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28%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
34%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of North Carolina Cyber Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Nc Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50%
(Top 50% in NC)
49%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina Cyber Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Nc Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
63%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of North Carolina Cyber Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Nc Virtual Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
80-84%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart displays graduation rate of North Carolina Cyber Academy and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
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Kindergarten Students
71
182
Grade 1 Students
103
201
Grade 2 Students
105
224
Grade 3 Students
123
215
Grade 4 Students
118
214
Grade 5 Students
148
241
Grade 6 Students
176
264
Grade 7 Students
246
274
Grade 8 Students
273
271
Grade 9 Students
368
324
Grade 10 Students
272
224
Grade 11 Students
269
184
Grade 12 Students
251
141

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
2%
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% Asian
3%
1%
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% Hispanic
16%
14%
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% Black
29%
30%
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% White
44%
43%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
10%
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0.70
0.70
This chart displays the diversity score of North Carolina Cyber Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
This chart displays the diversity score of Nc Virtual Academy and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
27%
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This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Nc 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%
10%
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Extracurriculars

Total Extracurriculars
n/a
24
Extracurriculars
n/a
Animal Lovers, Art Expressions, Battle of the Books, College and Career Prep Scholars at NCVA, Culinary Club, E-Sports, Family Career and Community Leaders of America, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Fitness Club, French Club, Harry Potter Book Club, HOSA, Kindness Club, Leadership Club, Maker Space Club, Music Appreciation Club, National Honor Society, National Junior Honor Society, Pokeman, Rainbow Alliance, STEM Club, Storytime Book Club, Travel Club, Video Game Design and Game Based Learning in MineCraft and Roblox
 
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