Stanly County Virtual Education

12492 Cottonville Rd
Norwood, NC 28128
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 165 students in grades 1-12, Stanly County Virtual Education 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%).
Minority enrollment is 38% 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: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Stanly County Virtual Education ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Stanly County Virtual Education's student population of 165 students has grown by 1078% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 1-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
165 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Stanly County Virtual Education by grade.
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Stanly County Virtual Education 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 Stanly County Virtual Education is 0.56, 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%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Stanly County Virtual Education, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Stanly County Virtual Education 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.
45-49%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Stanly County Virtual Education 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.
30-39%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
5%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Stanly County Virtual Education and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
23%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Stanly County Virtual Education and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
62%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Stanly County Virtual Education and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Stanly County Virtual Education and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Stanly County Virtual Education.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.56
This chart displays the diversity score of Stanly County Virtual Education and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥80%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Stanly County Virtual Education 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 (21-22)
1%
2%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Stanly County Virtual Education's ranking?
Stanly County Virtual Education 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 Stanly County Virtual Education?
The graduation rate of Stanly County Virtual Education is 80%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Stanly County Virtual Education?
165 students attend Stanly County Virtual Education.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Stanly County Virtual Education students are White, 23% of students are Black, 10% of students are Two or more races, and 5% of students are Hispanic.
What grades does Stanly County Virtual Education offer ?
Stanly County Virtual Education offers enrollment in grades 1-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Stanly County Virtual Education part of?
Stanly County Virtual Education is part of Stanly County Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Online School/Magnet School
  • Grades: 1-12
  • Enrollment: 165 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Minority Enrollment: 38%
  • : ≥80% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 45-49% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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