JCPS Virtual Academy in Clayton, NC

At a glance

Reported students

203

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

15.67

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

13:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

KG–12

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

North Carolina other enrollment

34th percentile

Compared with 137 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

705

JCPS Virtual Academy: 203 reported students.

State peer staffing position

36th percentile

13:1 reported; state peer median 14.5:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 1,435
Teachers (FTE): 6.5
Student–teacher ratio: 220.8:1

What the reported data says about JCPS Virtual Academy

JCPS Virtual Academy is a public combined / other school serving grades KG–12 in Clayton. It is one of 49 current school records connected to Johnston County Public Schools. NCES reports 203 students for 2024–25.

Among 137 combined / other schools in North Carolina with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 569 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 34th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 13:1, below the North Carolina median of 14.5:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (42.9%) and Black (26.6%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 12.2%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports AP student enrollment, gifted and talented programming, computer science. The school reported 5 AP courses. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking JCPS Virtual Academy

1How do the reported 13:1 student–teacher ratio and 15.67 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Have the reported academic programs changed since the 2021–22 CRDC collection?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 4.3%
Students with disabilities: 12.2%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 98%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.2
Psychologists (FTE): 0.2
Social workers (FTE): 0.2

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White42.9%
Hispanic21.7%
Black26.6%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
Multiracial8.4%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

AP student enrollment

Students enrolled

5 distinct courses reported

Gifted and talented

Offered

Computer science

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Choice Plus Academy

Other · Grades KG–12

97 reported students

Johnston County Schools Career Technical

High · Grades 09–13

241 reported students

Johnston Co Early College Academy

High · Grades 09–13

251 reported students

The Innovation Academy at South Campus

Middle · Grades 06–08

263 reported students

Selma Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

339 reported students

Pine Level Elementary

Elementary · Grades PK–05

341 reported students

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Public schools near JCPS Virtual Academy

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Smithfield Middle Middle · Johnston County Public Schools	06–08	573	under 0.1 mi
Smithfield-Selma High High · Johnston County Public Schools	09–12	1,548	0.6 mi
Neuse Charter School Other · Charter · Neuse Charter School	KG–12	925	0.8 mi
Choice Plus Academy Other · Johnston County Public Schools	KG–12	97	1.9 mi
The Innovation Academy at South Campus Middle · Johnston County Public Schools	06–08	263	1.9 mi
American Leadership Academy - Johnston Other · Charter · American Leadership Academy - Johnston	KG–12	2,082	3.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about JCPS Virtual Academy

What grades does JCPS Virtual Academy serve?

JCPS Virtual Academy reports grades KG–12 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a school in Johnston County Public Schools.

How many students attend JCPS Virtual Academy?

JCPS Virtual Academy reported 203 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 34th percentile among 137 North Carolina combined or other schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 1,435 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at JCPS Virtual Academy?

The calculated ratio is 13:1, based on 203 students and 15.67 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The North Carolina median for the same school level is 14.5:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is JCPS Virtual Academy a public, charter, or magnet school?

JCPS Virtual Academy is a public school and is not a charter school. It is identified as a virtual school. Enrollment is generally based on Johnston County Public Schools attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of JCPS Virtual Academy students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

98% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is JCPS Virtual Academy in?

JCPS Virtual Academy is part of Johnston County Public Schools, based in Smithfield, NC, which operates 49 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near JCPS Virtual Academy?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Smithfield Middle (under 0.1 mi), Smithfield-Selma High (0.6 mi), Neuse Charter School (0.8 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.