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#2116 of 2,648 schools in NC
Nc Virtual Academy
School · Nc Virtual Academy · Durham, NC
A charter school in Durham, NC where students score 33 points below what's typical for similar communities.
4220 NC Highway 55 Suite 130, Durham, NC 27713
- Math 37% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 50% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 77.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Nc Virtual Academy score 44% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is up 9 points across the 11-year record (2015–2025) and has held near 44% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 49% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Nc 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 32Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,431/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Durham), 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
$96,900
Median home value
$380,500
Median rent
$1,460/mo
College educated
65.2%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
7.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27713; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Carolina Cyber AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.6 | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 2,523 | Compare → |
| Faith Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 42 | Compare → |
| Bethesda Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | K–9 | 3.6 mi | 183 | Compare → |
| Durham Academy Middle School DivPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–12 | 4.8 mi | 1,195 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Nc Virtual Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $8,102NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Nc Virtual Academy is listed in NC Virtual Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Nc Virtual Academy
Nc Virtual Academy is a public school in Durham, NC, part of Nc Virtual Academy, serving approximately 2,959 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,116 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
What's said publicly about Nc Virtual Academy
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Nc Virtual Academy
What grades does Nc Virtual Academy serve?
Nc Virtual Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Nc Virtual Academy?
Nc Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,959 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Nc Virtual Academy is 22.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Nc Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Nc Virtual Academy ranks #2,116 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Nc Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Nc Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Nc Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Nc Virtual Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 49% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Nc Virtual Academy a charter school?
Yes, Nc Virtual Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Nc Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Nc Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,959
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 129
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Durham County
- Phone
- (919) 346-0121
- 4-Year Graduation
- 77.0%
- Area population (ZIP 27713)
- 58,409
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 34.9
Official sources & links
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 27713; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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