501 S 2nd St
Smithfield, NC 27577
Rating
:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Tel: (984) 285-3700
Serving 1,460 students in grades Kindergarten-12,Jcps Virtual Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 1,460 students
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
Graduation Rate
: 85-89% (Top 50% in NC)Overall Testing Rank
: Bottom 50%Math Proficiency
: 25% (Btm 50%)Reading Proficiency
: 46% (Btm 50%)Science Proficiency
: 42% (Btm 50%)- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jcps Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
School Overview
Jcps Virtual Academy's student population of 1,460 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
1,460 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Jcps Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jcps Virtual Academy is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms
This School
State Level (NC)
Overall Testing Rank
#1921 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
19%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
45%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Diversity Score
0.69
0.70
Graduation Rate
85-89%
86%
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Johnston County Public Schools School District
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jcps Virtual Academy's ranking?
Jcps Virtual Academy is ranked #1921 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 46% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jcps Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Jcps Virtual Academy is 85-89%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Jcps Virtual Academy?
1,460 students attend Jcps Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Jcps Virtual Academy students are White, 27% of students are Black, 19% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Jcps Virtual Academy offer ?
Jcps Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Jcps Virtual Academy part of?
Jcps Virtual Academy is part of Johnston County Public Schools School District.
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school, middle school and elementary school to Jcps Virtual Academy is Choice Plus Academy (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Miles
Grades
Students
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤10%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-12 | 11 students 0.1 miles 211 East Rose Street
Smithfield, NC 27577
(984) 230-0500
0.1
6-12
11
The Innovation At South Campus
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
Grades: 6-8 | 272 students 0.6 miles 521 Martin Luther King Dr
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-6481
0.6
6-8
272
South Smithfield Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: PK-5 | 484 students 0.6 miles 201 W Sanders St
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-8979
0.6
PK-5
484
Johnston Co Early College Academy
(Math: 80-89% | Reading: ≥95%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
Grades: 9-13 | 245 students 0.8 miles 245 College Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 464-2314
0.8
9-13
245
Smithfield Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Grades: 6-8 | 556 students 1.8 miles 1455 Buffalo Rd
Smithfield, NC 27577
(919) 934-4696
1.8
6-8
556
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