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North Carolina Cyber Academy

School · North Carolina Cyber Academy · Durham, NC

A charter school in Durham, NC where students score 35 points below what's typical for similar communities.

CharterVirtual

2800 Meridian Parkway Suite 150, Durham, NC 27713

  • Math 37% vs NC 57% (2025)
  • Reading 49% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • 55.0% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data9
Annual Change+0.01 pts/yr
Data Period2015–2025
TrendStable
Academics3.6Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency35.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency49.5% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-20.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-4.1 pts
Overall Proficiency42% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-34.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile17th
College Readiness3.3Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate55%
AP Participation2.3%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment2.2Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio18:1
District spending per student$10,841
Chronic Absenteeism48%

Students at North Carolina Cyber Academy score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

How we calculate scores →

2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency37%(2025 NC)
School
State
57%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency49%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 43% across the 11-year record (2015–2025).

Show all 9 years
2015
Math
28%
ELA
52%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
23%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
46%
2020*
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2021*
Math
28%
ELA
54%
2022
Math
27%
ELA
48%
2025
Math
37%
ELA
49%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (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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The neighborhood

Where North Carolina Cyber 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 12Car-Dependent
  • Transit 26Some Transit
  • Bike 30Somewhat 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

AP/IB Programs3AP courses offered
2.3% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM Courses5of 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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Nc Virtual AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified4.7K–120.5 mi2,959Compare →
Faith Assembly Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.9privateK–123.4 mi42Compare →
Bethesda Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2privateK–94.0 mi183Compare →
Durham Academy Middle School DivPrivate · tuition6.2privatePK–124.5 mi1,195Compare →

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.

North Carolina Cyber Academy

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
$10,841NCES 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.

North Carolina Cyber Academy is listed in North Carolina Cyber Academy; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About North Carolina Cyber Academy

North Carolina Cyber Academy is a public school in Durham, NC, part of North Carolina Cyber Academy, serving approximately 2,523 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 18:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,149 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

What's said publicly about North Carolina Cyber Academy

Sources:School's website

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

North Carolina Connections Academy is a tuition-free online public school serving students in grades K–12 across North Carolina 1. The institution emphasizes a state-aligned curriculum that includes both teacher-led and self-guided lessons, designed to support individual learning needs 1. Academic offerings include special education services, college and career readiness programs, and opportunities for dual-enrollment, dual-credit, and tri-credit coursework 1. The school provides NCAA-approved courses to support student athletic eligibility 1. Instruction is delivered by state-certified teachers who specialize in online learning, utilizing asynchronous lessons and targeted small group sessions to tailor instruction 1. The school also offers in-house summer school for certain classes 1. Extracurricular activities include a wide variety of clubs, such as Connections eSports, as well as field trips and events throughout North Carolina 1. The school's model focuses on building connections between teachers, caregivers, and students to foster a supportive learning environment 1.
Sources (1)
  1. www.connectionsacademy.com
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Frequently asked questions

Common questions about North Carolina Cyber Academy

What grades does North Carolina Cyber Academy serve?

North Carolina Cyber Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend North Carolina Cyber Academy?

North Carolina Cyber Academy has an enrollment of approximately 2,523 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Carolina Cyber Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at North Carolina Cyber Academy is 18:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Carolina Cyber Academy rank in NC?

North Carolina Cyber Academy ranks #2,149 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is North Carolina Cyber Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

North Carolina Cyber Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 North Carolina Cyber Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Carolina Cyber Academy has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).

Is North Carolina Cyber Academy a charter school?

Yes, North Carolina Cyber Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is North Carolina Cyber Academy a Title I school?

No, North Carolina Cyber Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
2,523
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers (FTE)
140
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
Durham County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.0%
4-Year Graduation
55.0%
Area population (ZIP 27713)
58,409
Area average commute
22.6 min
Area median age
34.9
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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