Enrollment
44
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
Other / mixed grade configuration · Franklin, NC
Macon Virtual Academy
Federal NCES profile for Macon Virtual Academy, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 23/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 370276003546
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Macon Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. It is also one of the smallest schools in North Carolina.
- #5 of 5
- schools in Franklin · Resource Index
- 23
- Resource Index · Lower
- 44:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 41.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Macon Virtual Academy has class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC.
School address
District: Macon County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370276003546 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
1.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
44:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+178% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
41.2%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-38% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Macon Virtual Academy compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Macon Virtual Academy
Macon Virtual Academy is a small combined-grade school in Franklin, North Carolina, enrolling 44 students.
Class loads run heavy: 44:1 is larger than about 99% of North Carolina schools and 178% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Economic need runs somewhat below the state's typical profile, with 41.2% of students eligible for free meals.
This is a small campus: fewer students than 98% of North Carolina schools, with 44 enrolled.
Its Resource Investment Index trails 98% of the 2,698 North Carolina schools with a score on record, one of the lower results on this measure.
Its student body is predominantly White (86% of enrollment), among the less diverse in the state (diversity index 24/100).
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 65.9% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
Its district draws 23.2% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Franklin's public schools, it stands alongside South Macon Elementary (465 students): Macon Virtual Academy is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (44:1 vs 10.8:1).
Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students) and Mountain View Intermediate (614 students) alongside Macon 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 Macon Virtual Academy compares
Macon 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 44:1 | ▲ 178% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 41.2% | ▼ 38% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 44 | top 98% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
44:1
Leaner classes than 0% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
44
Bigger than 5% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
41.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 38% 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
44:1
students per teacher
- 178% above state mean
Top 99% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 1% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
65.9%
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
$13,154
per pupil, district-wide
- above 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 86.4%
Hispanic or Latino 11.4%
Two or More 2.3%
Largest group: White at 86.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 24.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 24.0, Macon Virtual Academy is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Macon County Schools, which includes Macon Virtual Academy.
$13,154
Per student
+9%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-21%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 20.4%
State 56.4%
Federal 23.2%
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 Macon Virtual Academy Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Franklin High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Mountain View Intermediate | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Macon Middle School | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| South Macon Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Iotla Valley Elementary | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Macon Virtual Academy's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 996
- Students per teacher
- 16.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 614
- Students per teacher
- 15.7:1
- Resource Index
- 55/100
- Enrollment
- 576
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 35/100
- Enrollment
- 465
- Students per teacher
- 10.8:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
- Enrollment
- 408
- Students per teacher
- 13.2:1
- Resource Index
- 46/100
Similar other schools in Franklin
4 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
South Macon Elementary
Standard public school
465 students 10.8:1 students per teacher
Iotla Valley Elementary
Standard public school
408 students 13.2:1 students per teacher
Cartoogechaye Elementary
Standard public school
354 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
Union Academy
Alternative education program
102 students 12.8:1 students per teacher
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.
Similar enrollment (~44 students)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Macon Virtual Academy
How many students attend Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy has 44 students enrolled. It is a public school in Franklin, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Macon Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Macon Virtual Academy is 44:1, which is 178% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 180% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Macon Virtual Academy?
41.2% of students at Macon Virtual Academy are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Macon Virtual Academy?
The largest demographic group at Macon Virtual Academy is White at 86.4% of enrollment, in Franklin, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Macon Virtual Academy?
Macon Virtual Academy has a Resource Investment Index of 23/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Macon Virtual Academy rank among schools in Franklin?
By Resource Investment Index, Macon Virtual Academy ranks #5 of 5 schools in Franklin, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Franklin on the city page.
Is Macon Virtual Academy a good school?
Macon Virtual Academy earns 23/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 99% of North Carolina schools. 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 Macon County Schools?
Besides Macon Virtual Academy, Macon County Schools also operates Franklin High (996 students), Mountain View Intermediate (614 students), and Macon Middle School (576 students). See the Macon County Schools district page for the complete list.
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