- Enrollment
- 2,187
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smithfield, NC
Jcps Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Jcps Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 73/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370237003583
👥 S:T ratio 63
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 86
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Jcps Virtual Academy earns 73/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 5
- schools in Smithfield · Resource Index
- 73
- Resource Index · Higher
- 9.2:1
- small classes for North Carolina
- 48.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Jcps Virtual Academy has class sizes smaller than 96% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Jcps Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC.
School address
District: Johnston County Public Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370237003583 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-327 students YoY
Jcps Virtual Academy shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-49.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-327 students YoY 370237003583 · Smithfield, NC Other · SMALL · TRAD
203 enr · 9.2:1 · 48.8% lunch · RII 73
Nearest enrollment peer: Corinth Holders High (2,187 students)
Jcps Virtual Academy shrank from 660 students in 2022-23 to 333 in 2023-24 (-49.5%). Teacher FTE lost 22.5 → 21.5 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Jcps Virtual Academy in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Corinth Holder
Corinth Holders High
2,187 students
- Clayton High
Clayton High
1,929 students
- Cleveland High
Cleveland High
1,889 students
- West Johnston
West Johnston High
1,563 students
- Smithfield-Sel
Smithfield-Selma High
1,548 students
- This school 203
Jcps Virtual Academy
203 students
What this shows Jcps Virtual Academy reports 203 students on the CCD universe file.
How Jcps Virtual Academy compares
Jcps Virtual Academy is a shrinking campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 9.2:1 | ▼ 42% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 48.8% | ▼ 26% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 203 | top 88% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
9.2:1
Leaner classes than 92% of US schools, among the more generously staffed nationally.
203
Bigger than 20% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
48.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 26% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
9.2:1
students per teacher
- 42% below state mean
Top 4% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 96% of state schools
Well under the widely cited 15:1 individualized-attention benchmark, among the leaner class loads nationally.
Funding equity
$11,352
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 68 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
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 42.9%
African American 26.6%
Hispanic or Latino 21.7%
Two or More 8.4%
Asian 0.5%
Largest group: White at 42.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.1, Jcps Virtual Academy is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 5
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Johnston County Public Schools reports $11,352 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Jcps Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Corinth Holders High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Clayton High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Cleveland High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| West Johnston High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Smithfield-Selma High | Larger | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Jcps Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,929
- Students per teacher
- 17.5:1
- Resource Index
- 41/100
- Enrollment
- 1,889
- Students per teacher
- 19.1:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 1,563
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,548
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Similar other schools in Smithfield
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Neuse Charter School
Standard public school
925 students 19.7:1 students per teacher
West Smithfield Elementary
Standard public school
494 students 11.5:1 students per teacher
South Smithfield Elementary
Standard public school
450 students 11.3:1 students per teacher
Choice Plus Academy
Alternative education program
97 students 12.1:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~203 students)
Frequently asked questions about Jcps Virtual Academy
How many students attend Jcps Virtual Academy?
Jcps Virtual Academy has 203 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smithfield, NC. CCD year-over-year: 660 (2022-23) → 333 (2023-24), down 327.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jcps Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jcps Virtual Academy is 9.2:1, which is 42% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 41% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Jcps Virtual Academy?
48.8% of students at Jcps Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Jcps Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Jcps Virtual Academy is White at 42.9% of enrollment, in Smithfield, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Jcps Virtual Academy?
Jcps Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 73/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Jcps Virtual Academy rank among schools in Smithfield?
By Resource Investment Index, Jcps Virtual Academy ranks #1 of 5 schools in Smithfield, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smithfield on the city page.
What other schools are in Johnston County Public Schools?
Besides Jcps Virtual Academy, Johnston County Public Schools also operates Corinth Holders High (2,187 students), Clayton High (1,929 students), and Cleveland High (1,889 students). See the Johnston County Public Schools district page for the complete list.