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#2630 of 2,648 schools in NC
Macon Virtual Academy
School · Macon County Schools · Franklin, NC
A Macon County Schools school where students score 24 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158 Union School Rd, Franklin, NC 28734
- Math 29% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
Academics
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Students at Macon Virtual Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2022, to 32% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 4 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Macon 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,176/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Franklin), 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
$50,221
Median home value
$203,700
Median rent
$779/mo
College educated
20.9%
Homeownership
76.6%
Poverty rate
15.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28734; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 in Macon County Schools
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Highlands SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | K–12 | Not available | 319 | Compare → |
| Nantahala SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | K–12 | Not available | 87 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Macon County Schools
- Schools in district
- 12
- Rank in district
- #12 of 12
- District spending per student
- $13,238NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 17.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Macon Virtual Academy is listed in Macon County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Macon Virtual Academy
Macon Virtual Academy is a public school in Franklin, NC, part of Macon County Schools, serving approximately 34 students in grades Kindergarten-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 out of 10 and ranks #2,630 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Macon Virtual Academy
What grades does Macon Virtual Academy serve?
Macon Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 34 students.
How does Macon Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Macon Virtual Academy ranks #2,630 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Macon Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Macon Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.4 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 Macon Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Macon Virtual Academy has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Macon Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Macon Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Macon Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Macon Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Macon Virtual Academy?
67.6% of students at Macon 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
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Macon County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 67.6%
- Phone
- (828) 369-3314
- Area population (ZIP 28734)
- 29,158
- Area average commute
- 23.2 min
- Area median age
- 48.5
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 28734; 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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