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#1180 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 45% in state

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy

School · Cabarrus County Schools · Concord, NC

A school in Concord, NC where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

4511 Weddington Road, Concord, NC 28027

  • Math 57% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • Reading 60% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.7Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change+2.13 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.7Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency60.4% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+4.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+9.4 pts
Overall Proficiency62% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)68% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-6.5 pts
Adjusted Percentile53th
College Readiness3.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.1Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio11.7:1
District spending per student$10,749
Chronic Absenteeism34.9%

Students at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy score 62% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency57%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency60%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 10 points since 2020, reaching 58% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2021*
Math
40%
ELA
57%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
61%
2025
Math
57%
ELA
60%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 49% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 59% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 12 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28.6%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Charlotte map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 15Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 39Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Elevated1,268/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Concord), 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

$89,101

Median home value

$341,900

Median rent

$1,433/mo

College educated

42.6%

Homeownership

65.8%

Poverty rate

8.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28027; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses4of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Cannon SchoolPrivate · tuition6.3privatePK–121.6 mi1,014Compare →
Valor Preparatory AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.3K–121.6 mi804Compare →
Concord AcademyPrivate · tuition5.6privatePK–122.5 mi663Compare →
The Daniel Academy of ConcordPrivate · tuition7.5privateK–122.9 mi42Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Cabarrus County Schools

Schools in district
44
Rank in district
#25 of 43
District spending per student
$10,749NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
8.4%Census SAIPE · 2024

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is listed in Cabarrus County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is a public school in Concord, NC, part of Cabarrus County Schools, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,180 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy

What grades does Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy serve?

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy rank in NC?

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy ranks #1,180 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy has 49% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 59% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy a charter school?

No, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy?

28.6% of students at Cabarrus County Schools Virtual Academy 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
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
175
Student-Teacher Ratio
11.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
15
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize City
County
Cabarrus County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.9%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 28027)
79,429
Area average commute
27.2 min
Area median age
36.5
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 28027; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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