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#1054 of 2,648 schools in NC

Top 40% in state

Pcs Virtual Academy

School · Person County Schools · Roxboro, NC

A Person County Schools school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.

Virtual

1010 Ridge Rd, Roxboro, NC 27573

  • Math 54% vs NC 53% (2025)
  • Reading 54% vs NC 54% (2025)
  • 3/5 advanced STEM subjects

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress10.0Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data2
Annual Change+6.39 pts/yr
Data Period2022–2025
TrendImproving
Academics6.6Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency57.9% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency58.8% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg+1.9 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.7 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-4.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile51th
College Readiness2.6Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.8Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$13,682

Students at Pcs Virtual Academy score 58% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

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2025 NC proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.

Math Proficiency54%(2025 NC)
School
State
53%(2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency54%(2025 NC)
School
State
54%(2025 NC)

Trend

↑ Improving

Proficiency has improved 19 points since 2022, reaching 54% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).

Show all 2 years by subject
2022
Math
35%
ELA
35%
2025
Math
54%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 48% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)

Based on 6 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

45.2%

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 Pcs 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High4,517/100K

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

$44,234

Median home value

$159,800

Median rent

$761/mo

College educated

19.6%

Homeownership

55.5%

Poverty rate

36.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27573; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 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

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Progressive Learning AcademyPrivate · tuition5.7K–121.3 mi56Compare →
Roxboro Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition6.2PK–122.1 mi53Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Person County Schools

Schools in district
12
Rank in district
#7 of 12
District spending per student
$13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
18.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

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

About Pcs Virtual Academy

Pcs Virtual Academy is a public school in Roxboro, NC, part of Person County Schools, serving approximately 62 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,054 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Pcs Virtual Academy

What grades does Pcs Virtual Academy serve?

Pcs Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.

How many students attend Pcs Virtual Academy?

Pcs Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 62 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Pcs Virtual Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Pcs Virtual Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Pcs Virtual Academy rank in NC?

Pcs Virtual Academy ranks #1,054 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Pcs Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Pcs Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.9 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 Pcs Virtual Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Pcs Virtual Academy has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).

Is Pcs Virtual Academy a charter school?

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

Is Pcs Virtual Academy a Title I school?

No, Pcs Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Pcs Virtual Academy?

45.2% of students at Pcs 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
Pre-K – 12th
Enrollment
62
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
9
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Person County
Area population (ZIP 27573)
11,954
Area average commute
25.5 min
Area median age
39.7
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 27573; 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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