Serving 171 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Summit 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 18% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 171 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 18% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Summit Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Summit Virtual Academy's student population of 171 students has declined by 93% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has declined by 91% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
171 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers

Students by Grade

School Rankings
Summit 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 Summit Virtual Academy is 0.68, 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
#2299 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
51%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
63%

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1

American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%

Hispanic
19%
21%

Black
20%
25%

White
49%
43%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
10%
6%

All Ethnic Groups



Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
68%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
3%
2%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Summit Virtual Academy's ranking?
Summit Virtual Academy is ranked #2299 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?
18% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Summit Virtual Academy?
171 students attend Summit Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Summit Virtual Academy students are White, 20% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Summit Virtual Academy?
Summit Virtual Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Summit Virtual Academy offer ?
Summit Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Summit Virtual Academy part of?
Summit Virtual Academy is part of Rowan-Salisbury Schools School District.
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