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Virtual Academy
School · Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools · Winston-salem, NC
A Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools school where students score 26 points below what's typical for similar communities.
601 N Cherry St. Suite 250, Winston-salem, NC 27101
- Math 19% vs NC 57% (2025)
- Reading 34% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Virtual Academy score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 53%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 33 points across the 16-year record (2010–2025) and has held near 27% recently.
Show all 7 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2010-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2010-2025)
Based on 26 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
79%
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.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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 85Very Walkable
- Bike 77Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,758/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Winston-salem), 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
$44,611
Median home value
$201,500
Median rent
$970/mo
College educated
34.4%
Homeownership
33.4%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27101; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter G. Woodson SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.2 | K–12 | 2.6 mi | 522 | Compare → |
| Quality Education AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.2 | K–12 | 4.1 mi | 667 | Compare → |
| Kingswood SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | Not available | 7 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #65 of 78
- District spending per student
- $13,811NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Virtual Academy is listed in Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Virtual Academy
Virtual Academy is a public school in Winston-salem, NC, part of Winston Salem / Forsyth County Schools, serving approximately 281 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 8.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,484 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Virtual Academy
What grades does Virtual Academy serve?
Virtual Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Virtual Academy?
Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 281 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy is 8.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Virtual Academy rank in NC?
Virtual Academy ranks #2,484 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.5 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 Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Academy has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2010-2025).
Is Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Virtual Academy?
79.0% of students at 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
- 281
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 8.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Forsyth County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 50.9%
- Phone
- (336) 703-4296
- Area population (ZIP 27101)
- 21,881
- Area average commute
- 17.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.7
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 27101; 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, 2010-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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