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Enrollment
203
Combined
DISTRICT 150 · STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·JOHNSTON COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS·NCES 370237003583
JCPS Virtual Academy
1455 Buffalo Rd, Smithfield, NC 27577 · (984) 285-3700 · Johnston County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL203 STUDENTS
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Not graded
Virtual schools are not graded, because they enroll students from across the state rather than a local area. How grades work
Student : Teacher
12.9:1
16 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 10.8:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
98%
199 students
DISTRICT 99% · STATE 82%
Community
1
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other combined schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 8 | 4% |
| Grade 1 | 4 | 2% |
| Grade 2 | 7 | 3% |
| Grade 3 | 5 | 2% |
| Grade 4 | 14 | 7% |
| Grade 5 | 15 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 13 | 6% |
| Grade 7 | 11 | 5% |
| Grade 8 | 14 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 21 | 10% |
| Grade 10 | 28 | 14% |
| Grade 11 | 31 | 15% |
| Grade 12 | 32 | 16% |
Student demographics
69%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 68% · STATE 71% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
NC EOG / EOC 2024-25 . % Grade Level Proficient (Level 3+)English Language Arts
55.3%
NC avg 50.9%
Math
26.4%
NC avg 52.2%
What this means: On the NC EOG / EOC, North Carolina's statewide test, about 55 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 26 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all North Carolina schools, those numbers are about 51 and 52.
Source: NC EOG / EOC. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 203 | 15.7 | 12.9:1 | 98% (199) |
| 2023-24 | 333 | 21.5 | 15.5:1 | 98% (325) |
| 2022-23 | 660 | 22.5 | 29.3:1 | 50% (331) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for JCPS Virtual Academy.
About JCPS Virtual Academy
JCPS Virtual Academy is a public small combined-grade school in Smithfield, North Carolina. The student body numbers 203 students, from kindergarten through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in North Carolina is about 731, so this school runs 72% smaller than that.
Johnston County Public Schools is the district for JCPS Virtual Academy. It has 48 schools and 37,320 students.
The most common group at JCPS Virtual Academy is White students, at 43%. Enrollment also includes 27% Black, 22% Hispanic, and 8% multiracial. The school's White share is 21 points below the 64% share among Johnston County residents. JCPS Virtual Academy's diversity index is 69%, against a US figure of 70%.
JCPS Virtual Academy counts 15.7 full-time-equivalent teachers, about 12.9 students for each one. This ratio sits 3.1 below the 16.1:1 average for combined schools in North Carolina. About 98% of students at the school meet free or reduced-price lunch income limits. That tracks the 95% average for public schools in Johnston County.
Federal survey data for Johnston County show that the median household income is $83,384, 29% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 8% of people live in poverty. There are 52 public schools in Johnston County, enrolling about 41,004 students in all.
The closest other public school is Smithfield Middle, less than a tenth of a mile away. Within five miles are at least 8 other public schools.
The NCES locale for JCPS Virtual Academy is Rural: Fringe, which covers schools in rural territory close to an urban area. In federal data, JCPS Virtual Academy is a virtual school.
Questions about school safety, transportation, and start times can be posted here. Reviews and ratings from people who know the school are welcome.
Johnston County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
234,263
Census ACS
Median income
$83,384
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
29%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
8%
Below federal line
Schools in county
52
41,004 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Johnston County Public Schools
- Corinth Holders HighHigh · 2,187 students
- Clayton HighHigh · 1,929 students
- Cleveland HighHigh · 1,889 students
- West Johnston HighHigh · 1,563 students
- Smithfield-Selma HighHigh · 1,548 students
- South Johnston HighHigh · 1,355 students
Other schools in Smithfield
- Smithfield-Selma HighHigh · 1,548 students
- Neuse Charter SchoolCombined · 925 students
- Smithfield MiddleMiddle · 573 students
- West Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 494 students
- South Smithfield ElementaryElementary · 450 students
- The Innovation Academy at South CampusMiddle · 263 students
Nearby schools
- Smithfield Middle0.0 mi · 573
- Smithfield-Selma High0.6 mi · 1,548
- Neuse Charter School0.8 mi · 925
- Choice Plus Academy1.9 mi · 97
- The Innovation Academy at South Campus1.9 mi · 263
- Johnston County Schools Career Technical1.9 mi · 241
Frequently asked questions
About JCPS Virtual AcademyHow many students attend JCPS Virtual Academy?
JCPS Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 203 students in grades KG-12.
Is JCPS Virtual Academy an elementary, middle, or high school?
JCPS Virtual Academy is a combined-grade school covering grades KG-12.
How many teachers does JCPS Virtual Academy have?
JCPS Virtual Academy employs 16 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 12.9:1.
How diverse is JCPS Virtual Academy?
JCPS Virtual Academy reports a student body of 43% White, 22% Hispanic, 27% Black, 0% Asian, 8% Two or more.
Is JCPS Virtual Academy public or private?
JCPS Virtual Academy is a public K-12 school, overseen by Johnston County Public Schools.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.