Enrollment
44
Combined
DISTRICT 162 · STATE 731
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·MACON COUNTY SCHOOLS·NCES 370276003546
Macon Virtual Academy
1202 Old Murphy Rd, Franklin, NC 28734 · (828) 524-3314 · Macon County
GRADES KG–12COMBINED41-RURALVIRTUALTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL44 STUDENTS
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DISTRICT 12.1:1 · STATE 16.1:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
43%
19 students
DISTRICT 84% · STATE 82%
Community
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 3 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 6 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 7 | 4 | 9% |
| Grade 8 | 3 | 7% |
| Grade 9 | 1 | 2% |
| Grade 10 | 13 | 30% |
| Grade 11 | 11 | 25% |
| Grade 12 | 8 | 18% |
Student demographics
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
39.1%
NC avg 50.9%
Math
29.4%
NC avg 52.2%
What this means: On the NC EOG / EOC, North Carolina's statewide test, about 39 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 29 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 | 44 | N/A | N/A | 43% (19) |
| 2023-24 | 34 | N/A | N/A | 68% (23) |
| 2022-23 | 34 | 1 | 34.0:1 | 41% (14) |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Macon Virtual Academy.
About Macon Virtual Academy
The public combined-grade school Macon Virtual Academy is located in Franklin, North Carolina. A federal count lists 44 students at the school, in kindergarten through 12. Average enrollment for combined schools in North Carolina is about 731, so this school runs 94% smaller than that.
Macon Virtual Academy is one of 12 schools in Macon County Schools, which enrolls 4,469 students in total.
At Macon Virtual Academy, White students make up 86% of the student body. It is also 11% Hispanic and 2% multiracial. That is close to the 87% White share among all Macon County residents.
Free or reduced-price lunch eligibility was 43% in 2024-25. The average for public schools in Macon County is 82%.
Macon County census figures show that median household income is about $59,061, roughly 28% of adults have a four-year degree or more, and the share of residents below the poverty line is 6%. Macon Virtual Academy is among the 12 public schools in Macon County.
The next-closest public school is Franklin High, about 1.2 miles away. In all, at least 8 other public schools sit within five miles of Macon Virtual Academy.
Macon Virtual Academy is coded as Rural: Fringe in federal locale data. Macon Virtual Academy is a virtual school according to federal records.
Topics for discussion here include sports tryouts, band and choir, and theater. Alumni can share how the school prepared them.
Macon County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
37,941
Census ACS
Median income
$59,061
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
28%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
6%
Below federal line
Schools in county
12
4,469 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Macon County Schools
- Franklin HighHigh · 996 students
- Mountain View IntermediateMiddle · 614 students
- Macon Middle SchoolMiddle · 576 students
- South Macon ElementaryElementary · 465 students
- Iotla Valley ElementaryElementary · 408 students
- Cartoogechaye ElementaryElementary · 354 students
Other schools in Franklin
- Franklin HighHigh · 996 students
- Mountain View IntermediateMiddle · 614 students
- Macon Middle SchoolMiddle · 576 students
- South Macon ElementaryElementary · 465 students
- Iotla Valley ElementaryElementary · 408 students
- Cartoogechaye ElementaryElementary · 354 students
Nearby schools
- Franklin High1.2 mi · 996
- Macon Early College High School1.4 mi · 154
- Cartoogechaye Elementary2.1 mi · 354
- East Franklin Elementary2.1 mi · 315
- Mountain View Intermediate2.3 mi · 614
- Macon Middle School2.5 mi · 576
Frequently asked questions
About Macon Virtual AcademyHow many students attend Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy enrolls approximately 44 students in grades KG-12.
What age range does Macon Virtual Academy serve?
Macon Virtual Academy serves students from grade KG through grade 12.
How diverse is Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy reports a student body of 86% White, 11% Hispanic, 2% Two or more.
Who oversees Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy is overseen by Macon County Schools in Macon County.
What county does Macon Virtual Academy serve?
Macon Virtual Academy serves Macon County in NC.
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