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Stanly County Virtual Education
School · Stanly County Schools · Albemarle, NC
A school in Albemarle, NC where students score 37 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1121 Austin St, Albemarle, NC 28001
- Math 15% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 35% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 3/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Stanly County Virtual Education score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 62%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 25 points since 2020, to 25% in 2025, across a 8-year record (2018–2025).
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 21% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 10 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.5%
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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Where Stanly County Virtual Education 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 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 48Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$55,610
Median home value
$194,200
Median rent
$823/mo
College educated
20.6%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
17.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28001; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Straitway Baptist SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 1–12 | 0.1 mi | 12 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Stanly County Schools
- Schools in district
- 23
- Rank in district
- #21 of 22
- District spending per student
- $10,914NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Stanly County Virtual Education is listed in Stanly County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Stanly County Virtual Education
Stanly County Virtual Education is a public school in Albemarle, NC, part of Stanly County Schools, serving approximately 99 students in grades 2nd-12th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,599 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Stanly County Virtual Education
What grades does Stanly County Virtual Education serve?
Stanly County Virtual Education serves students in grades 2nd through 12th.
How many students attend Stanly County Virtual Education?
Stanly County Virtual Education has an enrollment of approximately 99 students.
How does Stanly County Virtual Education rank in NC?
Stanly County Virtual Education ranks #2,599 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Stanly County Virtual Education's MySchoolScout rating?
Stanly County Virtual Education has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Stanly County Virtual Education?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Stanly County Virtual Education has 21% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025).
Is Stanly County Virtual Education a charter school?
No, Stanly County Virtual Education is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Stanly County Virtual Education a Title I school?
No, Stanly County Virtual Education is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Stanly County Virtual Education?
49.5% of students at Stanly County Virtual Education 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
- 2nd – 12th
- Enrollment
- 99
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Stanly County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.0%
- Phone
- (704) 961-3081
- Area population (ZIP 28001)
- 26,187
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
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 28001; 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, 2020-2025, multi-year average, 2018-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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