Below Average
#2045 of 2,648 schools in NC
Jcps Virtual Academy
School · Johnston County Public Schools · Smithfield, NC
A Johnston County Public Schools school serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
PO Box 1336, Smithfield, NC 27577
- Math 38% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 5/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jcps Virtual Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 12 points since 2022, reaching 46% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Jcps Virtual Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 43Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,069/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Smithfield), 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
$56,237
Median home value
$230,200
Median rent
$802/mo
College educated
21.5%
Homeownership
67.2%
Poverty rate
21%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27577; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Neuse Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.5 | K–12 | 0.8 mi | 912 | Compare → |
| Choice Plus AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 70 | Compare → |
| American Leadership Academy - JohnstonCharter · enrollment unverified | Not rated | K–11 | 3.8 mi | 1,865 | Compare → |
| Star Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 4.7private | K–12 | 3.8 mi | 73 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Johnston County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 48
- Rank in district
- #40 of 48
- District spending per student
- $11,352NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.5%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jcps Virtual Academy is listed in Johnston County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jcps Virtual Academy
Jcps Virtual Academy is a public school in Smithfield, NC, part of Johnston County Public Schools, serving approximately 333 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 15.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 out of 10 and ranks #2,045 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jcps Virtual Academy
What grades does Jcps Virtual Academy serve?
Jcps Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Jcps Virtual Academy?
Jcps Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 333 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jcps Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jcps Virtual Academy is 15.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jcps Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Jcps Virtual Academy ranks #2,045 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Jcps Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jcps Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.9 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 Jcps Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jcps Virtual Academy has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Jcps Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Jcps Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jcps Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Jcps Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Jcps Virtual Academy?
97.6% of students at Jcps 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
- 333
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Johnston County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 45.0%
- Phone
- (984) 285-3700
- Area population (ZIP 27577)
- 26,946
- Area average commute
- 27.6 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 27577; 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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