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#1838 of 2,648 schools in NC
Alamance Virtual School
School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Burlington, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
612 Apple Street, Burlington, NC 27217
- Math 24% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Alamance Virtual School score 35% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 4-year record (2022–2025).
Show all 2 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
52.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Alamance Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 42Car-Dependent
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,080/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Burlington), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$50,770
Median home value
$164,900
Median rent
$859/mo
College educated
14.6%
Homeownership
61.6%
Poverty rate
21.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27217; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Positive Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 1.5 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Burlington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9 | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 611 | Compare → |
| The Burlington SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.9 | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Providence, a Christ Mon CoPrivate · tuition | 6.8 | PK–12 | 3.6 mi | 59 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alamance-burlington Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #12 of 36
- District spending per student
- $11,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alamance Virtual School is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alamance Virtual School
Alamance Virtual School is a public school in Burlington, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 234 students in grades 4th-12th with a 8.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,838 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alamance Virtual School
What grades does Alamance Virtual School serve?
Alamance Virtual School serves students in grades 4th through 12th.
How many students attend Alamance Virtual School?
Alamance Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 234 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alamance Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Alamance Virtual School is 8.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alamance Virtual School rank in NC?
Alamance Virtual School ranks #1,838 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Alamance Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Alamance Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alamance Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alamance Virtual School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Alamance Virtual School a charter school?
No, Alamance Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alamance Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Alamance Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alamance Virtual School?
52.1% of students at Alamance Virtual School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 4th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 234
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Small City
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.2%
- Phone
- (336) 570-6134
- Area population (ZIP 27217)
- 40,561
- Area average commute
- 26.9 min
- Area median age
- 35.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27217; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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