Enrollment
100
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Free-lunch eligible
53.3%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-19% vs state
What stands out at Harnett Virtual Academy
Harnett Virtual Academy is a higher-need, small combined-grade school in Lillington, North Carolina, enrolling 100 students.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 53.3% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 96% of North Carolina schools, with 100 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Among 27 similarly sized, similarly resourced-need North Carolina schools statewide, it ranks #23, in the lower tier once campus size and economic need are matched.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and African American (32%) (diversity index 68/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 49.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 24.6% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Lillington's public schools, it stands alongside Lillington-Shawtown Elementary (695 students): Harnett Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount.
Harnett County Schools also operates Overhills High (1,981 students) and Harnett Central High (1,522 students) alongside Harnett Virtual Academy.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Harnett Virtual Academy compares
Harnett Virtual Academy on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$11,026
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,017
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Harnett County Schools, which includes Harnett Virtual Academy.
$11,026
Per student
-8%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-34%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 13.4%
State 62.0%
Federal 24.6%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 1,981
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- 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.
Similar other schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Next steps
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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.
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: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, attendance rates. 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.
Is Harnett Virtual Academy a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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