Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Vernon Malone College and Career Academy ranks 149 th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is a public high school serving grades 9-12 in Raleigh, North Carolina, part of the Wake County Schools district. With a diverse student population, the school consistently outperforms state and district averages on key academic metrics, ranking among the top 25% of high schools in North Carolina.

Vernon Malone's academic performance is particularly strong, with proficiency rates that exceed state averages by significant margins in subjects like Biology, English II, Math I, and Math III. The school's success extends to supporting traditionally underserved student populations, such as African American and Hispanic students, who rank in the top 25% of North Carolina high schools. Additionally, Vernon Malone's Gifted and Talented program is highly regarded, ranking 19th out of 403 high schools in the state.

Despite serving a relatively high percentage of low-socioeconomic status students, Vernon Malone has maintained its strong academic performance, outpacing nearby schools like Needham Broughton High, Garner High, and Southeast Raleigh High. The school's steady improvement over the past few years, climbing in statewide rankings, further demonstrates its commitment to providing a high-quality education that meets the needs of its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-13

2200 S Wilmington St
Raleigh, NC 27603

(919) 856-8119

District: Wake County Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
149^th of 640 North Carolina High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $12,204

Student/teacher ratio: 15.6

Number of students: 359

Racial breakdown:

African American:

39.8%

Hispanic:

26.5%

White:

24.0%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 47.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Vernon Malone College and Career Academy ranks better than 76.7% of high schools in North Carolina. It also ranks 11^th among 32 ranked high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 76.37. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is diverse. Racial makeup is: African American (39.8%), Hispanic (26.5%), White (24%). (See more...)

Compare Details 47.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is 15.6, which is the 6^th best among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Vernon Malone College and Career Academy employs 23 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy is $12,204, which is the 6^th highest among 32 high schools in the Wake County Schools District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Vernon Malone College and Career Academy 149^th of 640 North Carolina public high schools. (See Vernon Malone College and Career Academy in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

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Gifted and Talented students:

Male students:

African American students:

Hispanic students:

White students:

Wake County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Wake County Schools 59^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Rank History for all students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2021	73.63	134^th	594	77.4%
2022	78.19	136^th	621	78.1%
2023	72.87	160^th	626	74.4%
2024	76.37	149^th	640	76.7%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	83.43	82^nd	544	84.9%
2023	74.48	123^rd	597	79.4%
2024	72.99	137^th	613	77.7%

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Rank History for Female students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	71.94	158^th	594	73.4%
2023	67.05	184^th	588	68.7%
2024	75.91	152^nd	602	74.8%

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Rank History for Gifted and Talented students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	60.41	186^th	398	53.3%
2023	81.23	35^th	403	91.3%
2024	78.83	19^th	403	95.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	84.27	109^th	585	81.4%
2023	76.77	143^rd	602	76.2%
2024	75.11	151^st	607	75.1%

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Rank History for African American students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	87.04	54^th	430	87.4%
2023	83.39	66^th	434	84.8%
2024	83.13	65^th	437	85.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	83.21	76^th	436	82.6%
2023	74.95	86^th	449	80.8%
2024	73.09	96^th	454	78.9%

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Rank History for White students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NC State Percentile
2022	79.56	113^th	534	78.8%
2023	68.09	167^th	537	68.9%
2024	90.32	56^th	553	89.9%

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Data source: test scores: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction

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Enrollment information for Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2015	51	52	4	20	0	0	3	130
2016	116	102	5	76	1	0	6	306
2017	115	122	7	98	1	2	16	361
2018	103	125	8	103	0	2	14	355
2019	106	129	12	108	2	2	19	378
2020	112	139	10	113	1	2	17	394
2021	99	140	12	101	1	1	15	369
2022	85	134	11	98	0	0	14	342
2023	80	145	14	97	1	0	16	353
2024	86	143	15	95	2	0	18	359

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	130	10.0	13.0	38.5
2016	306	19.0	16.1	42.5
2017	361	23.0	15.6	39.3
2018	355	22.6	15.7	36.9
2019	378	22.4	16.8	36
2020	394	22.2	17.7	33.2
2021	369	23.2	15.9	35.2
2022	342	23.8	14.3	23.7
2023	353	23.5	14.9	48.2
2024	359	23.0	15.6	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2015	130	10.0	13.0	38.5
2016	306	19.0	16.1	42.5
2017	361	23.0	15.6	39.3
2018	355	22.6	15.7	36.9
2019	378	22.4	16.8	36
2020	394	22.2	17.7	33.2
2021	369	23.2	15.9	35.2
2022	342	23.8	14.3	23.7
2023	353	23.5	14.9	48.2
2024	359	23.0	15.6	47.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$704 (5.8%)	$11,499 (94.2%)	$12,204

Data source: North Carolina Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
End of Course Biology (Vernon Malone College and Career Academy)	72.8	75.3	2.5%
End of Course Biology (Wake County Schools)	66.1	62	4.1%
End of Course Biology (North Carolina)	59.6	54.1	5.5%
End of Course English II (Vernon Malone College and Career Academy)	74.3	74.7	0.4%
End of Course English II (Wake County Schools)	68.6	71.4	2.8%
End of Course English II (North Carolina)	59.7	58.5	1.2%
End of Course Math I (Vernon Malone College and Career Academy)	63	50	13%
End of Course Math I (Wake County Schools)	34.6	33	1.6%
End of Course Math I (North Carolina)	41.2	35.9	5.3%
End of Course Math III (Vernon Malone College and Career Academy)	73.1	69.4	3.7%
End of Course Math III (Wake County Schools)	53.5	71.4	17.9%
End of Course Math III (North Carolina)	46.8	58.3	11.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	378	353	6.6%
African American	129	145	12.4%
American Indian	2	1	50%
Asian	12	14	16.7%
Hispanic	108	97	10.2%
Pacific Islander	2	0	100%
White	106	80	24.5%
Two or More Races	19	16	15.8%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	36%	48.2%	12.2%

Schools Near Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				EOC Biology (2024)	EOC English II (2024)	EOC Math I (2024)	EOC Math III (2024)	EOG Mathematics (2024)			EOG Reading (2024)			EOG Science (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Vernon Malone College and Career Academy	Public	9-13	2200 S Wilmington St	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 856-8119	359	23	15.6	47.9%	86 (24.0%)	143 (39.8%)	95 (26.5%)	15 (4.2%)	2 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	18 (5.0%)	76.4	149^th of 640 public high schools	76.7%		72.9	160^th of 626 public high schools	74.4%	11	70.1	77.9	67.4	72.9								$12,204	$705	$11,499
Longleaf School of the Arts	Public, Charter	9-12	322 Chapanoke Road	Raleigh	27603	Wake County	Longleaf School of the Arts	Yes	No	No	No	(919) 896-8164	426	31	13.5		261 (61.3%)	67 (15.7%)	56 (13.1%)	7 (1.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (8.2%)	60.6	231^st of 640 public high schools	63.9%		60.3	225^th of 626 public high schools	64.1%	6	70.6	84.6	40.3	40.3
Central Wake High School	Public, Charter	9-12	1425 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Central Wake Charter High School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(919) 521-5067	253	8	31.6		25 (9.9%)	119 (47.0%)	101 (39.9%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (2.4%)	14.2	557^th of 640 public high schools	13.0%		23.8	488^th of 626 public high schools	22.0%	69	13.3	42.0	18.2	37.5
Wake Young Men's Leadership Academy	Public	6-13	567 East Hargett St	Raleigh	27601	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 664-5644	279	20	14.2	34.1%	74 (26.5%)	135 (48.4%)	43 (15.4%)	13 (4.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	14 (5.0%)	95.6	18^th of 640 public high schools	97.2%		90.7	61^st of 626 public high schools	90.3%	43	93.2	100.0		97.8	89.2	90.2	97.0	83.8	87.8	90.6	93.8	$12,691	$443	$12,248
Wake Young Women's Leadership Academy	Public	6-13	301 Ashe Avenue	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	No	(919) 508-9088	358	22	16.4	31.8%	123 (34.4%)	128 (35.8%)	63 (17.6%)	20 (5.6%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	23 (6.4%)	89.8	78^th of 640 public high schools	87.8%		88.2	87^th of 626 public high schools	86.1%	9	81.8	98.0	63.6	86.4	96.4	92.9	82.1	96.3	87.5	83.9	83.9	$11,659	$232	$11,427
Southeast Raleigh High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2600 Rock Quarry Road	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	Yes	(919) 856-2800	1,490	102	14.6	76.9%	81 (5.4%)	789 (53.0%)	553 (37.1%)	21 (1.4%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	42 (2.8%)	14.7	553^rd of 640 public high schools	13.6%		14.1	547^th of 626 public high schools	12.6%	6	17.1	36.5	25.1	37.9								$10,076	$731	$9,346
Ncvps	Public, Virtual	7-13	1017 Main Campus Dr	Raleigh	27606	Wake County	North Carolina Virtual Public School	No	No	Yes	No	(919) 513-8550	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Needham Broughton High	Public, Magnet	9-12	723 Saint Marys St	Raleigh	27605	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 856-7810	2,062	117	17.5	31.6%	1,195 (58.0%)	424 (20.6%)	334 (16.2%)	39 (1.9%)	2 (0.1%)	1 (0.0%)	67 (3.2%)	56.2	253^rd of 640 public high schools	60.5%		62.2	215^th of 626 public high schools	65.7%	38	54.9	73.1	23.1	68.2								$9,028	$494	$8,535
Phillips High	Public	9-12	1923 Milburnie Rd	Raleigh	27610	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(919) 856-7710	125	29	4.2	73.6%	29 (23.2%)	50 (40.0%)	36 (28.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (8.0%)	8.7	602^nd of 640 public high schools	5.9%		14.2	544^th of 626 public high schools	13.1%	58	22.9	28.1	10.0	31.8								$35,266	$881	$34,385
Garner High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2101 Spring Drive	Garner	27529	Wake County	Wake County Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(919) 662-2379	1,670	109	15.3	54.0%	489 (29.3%)	549 (32.9%)	553 (33.1%)	21 (1.3%)	3 (0.2%)	1 (0.1%)	54 (3.2%)	32.2	428^th of 640 public high schools	33.1%		35.4	396^th of 626 public high schools	36.7%	32	47.1	55.3	22.9	45.4								$8,960	$511	$8,449

Frequently Asked Questions about Vernon Malone College and Career Academy

How many students attend Vernon Malone College and Career Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 359 students attended Vernon Malone College and Career Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Vernon Malone College and Career Academy?

Students at Vernon Malone College and Career Academy are 40% African American, 26% Hispanic, 24% White, 5% Two or more races, 4% Asian.

What district is Vernon Malone College and Career Academy in?

Wake County Schools

Is Vernon Malone College and Career Academy a good school?

Vernon Malone College and Career Academy ranks 149^th of 640 North Carolina high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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