- Enrollment
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Lillington, NC
Harnett Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Harnett Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370201003542
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Harnett Virtual Academy earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index on federal resource data. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #4 of 4
- schools in Lillington · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 53.3%
- free-lunch eligible
- 100
- students enrolled
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC.
School address
District: Harnett County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370201003542 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Harnett Virtual Academy held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 370201003542 · Lillington, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
100 enr · 53.3% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Overhills High (1,981 students)
Harnett Virtual Academy held near 123 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 0.0 → 0.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Harnett Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Overhills High
Overhills High
1,981 students
- Harnett Centra
Harnett Central High
1,522 students
- Western Harnet
Western Harnett High
1,324 students
- Triton High
Triton High
1,274 students
- Benhaven Eleme
Benhaven Elementary
1,065 students
- This school 100
Harnett Virtual Academy
100 students
What this shows Harnett Virtual Academy reports 100 students on the CCD universe file.
How Harnett Virtual Academy compares
Harnett Virtual Academy held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Free-lunch eligible | 53.3% | ▼ 19% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 100 | top 96% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
100
Bigger than 10% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
53.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 19% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Engagement
49.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$10,877
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 44.0%
African American 32.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 9.0%
Asian 1.0%
Largest group: White at 44.0% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 67.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 67.6, Harnett Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Harnett County Schools reports $10,877 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Harnett Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overhills High | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
| Harnett Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Western Harnett High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Triton High | Larger | Similar economic need | No ratio data |
| Benhaven Elementary | Larger | Lower economic need | No ratio data |
Comparisons are relative to Harnett Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,522
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,324
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 1,274
- Students per teacher
- 17.9:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
- Enrollment
- 1,065
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
Similar other schools in Lillington
3 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Frequently asked questions about Harnett Virtual Academy
How many students attend Harnett Virtual Academy?
Harnett Virtual Academy has 100 students enrolled. It is a public school in Lillington, NC. CCD year-over-year: 122 (2022-23) → 123 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Harnett Virtual Academy?
53.3% of students at Harnett Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Harnett Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Harnett Virtual Academy is White at 44.0% of enrollment, in Lillington, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 67.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Harnett Virtual Academy?
Harnett Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 2 factors: gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology). Limited indicators were available, so the index reflects partial data.
How does Harnett Virtual Academy rank among schools in Lillington?
By Resource Investment Index, Harnett Virtual Academy ranks #4 of 4 schools in Lillington, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Lillington on the city page.
What other schools are in Harnett County Schools?
Besides Harnett Virtual Academy, Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students), Harnett Central High (1,522 students), and Western Harnett High (1,324 students). See the Harnett County Schools district page for the complete list.