Watauga Virtual Academy

Summary:

Watauga Virtual Academy is a public virtual elementary school serving grades K-8 in Boone, North Carolina, with a small student population of 44 as of the 2022-2023 school year. The school is part of the Watauga County Schools district, which is ranked 47 out of 242 districts in the state and has a 4-star rating.

Watauga Virtual Academy has a significantly higher percentage of white students (81.82%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 69.55% to 96.79% white students. The school's test scores are generally lower than the Watauga County Schools district and the state averages across various grade levels and subjects. For example, in 8th grade math, Watauga Virtual Academy had 37.5% proficiency compared to 56.7% for the district and 46.9% for the state. Additionally, Watauga Virtual Academy has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (38.64%) compared to the district average of 47.28%, but a lower student-teacher ratio of 4.4 compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 7.5 to 13.9.

Watauga Virtual Academy's test scores are consistently lower than the nearby traditional public schools in the Watauga County Schools district, such as Bethel Elementary, Mabel Elementary, and Hardin Park Elementary, which generally outperform the virtual school across all grade levels and subjects. The racial makeup of Watauga Virtual Academy is also significantly different from the surrounding schools, with a much higher percentage of white students, which may suggest challenges in reaching a diverse student population through a virtual learning model.

Detail:

Public, Virtual K-8

175 Pioneer Trail
Boone, NC 28607

(828) 264-7190

District: Watauga County Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 4.4

Number of students: 44

Racial breakdown:

White:

81.8%

Two or more races:

9.1%

African American:

4.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 38.6%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Watauga Virtual Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 40.53. (See more...)

Compare Details Watauga Virtual Academy ranks better than 56.5% of middle schools in North Carolina. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.42. (See more...)

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Schooldigger Rankings:

Watauga Virtual Academy was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Watauga Virtual Academy 345^th of 793 North Carolina public middle schools. (See Watauga Virtual Academy in the ranking list.)

Watauga County Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Watauga County Schools 47^th of 242 North Carolina school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	40.53	910^th	1514	39.9%

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

Rank History for Watauga Virtual Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	76.08	165^th	786	79.0%
2024	54.42	345^th	793	56.5%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	23.56	602^nd	751	19.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Watauga Virtual Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	NC State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	37.05	425^th	652	34.8%

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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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Two or More Races	Total
2021	0	0	0	0	0	0
2022	69	6	4	5	2	86
2023	36	2	0	2	4	44

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

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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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	86	9.9	8.6	17.4
2023	44	10.0	4.4	38.6

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 Watauga Virtual Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	0	0.0	n/a	n/a
2022	86	9.9	8.6	17.4
2023	44	10.0	4.4	38.6

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.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				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	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Watauga Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual	K-8	175 Pioneer Trail	Boone	28607	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	Yes	No	(828) 264-7190	44	10	4.4	38.6%	36 (81.8%)	2 (4.5%)	2 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)						37.5						56.3		75.0
Hardin Park Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	361 Jefferson Road	Boone	28607	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 264-8481	851	78	10.8	38.1%	621 (73.0%)	23 (2.7%)	128 (15.0%)	38 (4.5%)	4 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	37 (4.3%)	79.3	251^st of 1505 public elementary schools	83.3%		78.7	259^th of 1502 public elementary schools	82.8%	8	73.9	69.7	78.9	68.3	70.3	66.0	66.7	65.2	64.5	54.5	67.0	74.0	79.2	85.0	$11,487	$1,000	$10,486
Two Rivers Community School	Public, Charter	K-8	1018 Archie Carroll Road	Boone	28607	Watauga County	Two Rivers Community School	Yes	No	No	Yes	(828) 262-5411	164	14	11.9		150 (91.5%)	1 (0.6%)	5 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.9%)	69.8	408^th of 1505 public elementary schools	72.9%		68.9	424^th of 1502 public elementary schools	71.8%	16	65.0	65.0	70.0	47.6	60.0	57.1	70.0	70.0	80.0	47.6	50.0	71.4	80.0	85.7
Green Valley Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	189 Big Hill Road	Boone	28607	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 264-3606	309	31	10.0	64.1%	262 (84.8%)	3 (1.0%)	10 (3.2%)	4 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	30 (9.7%)	35.5	1006^th of 1505 public elementary schools	33.2%		54.7	678^th of 1502 public elementary schools	54.9%	328	43.3	46.7	48.3	58.3	59.5	18.8	40.0	36.7	44.8	62.5	51.4	37.5	44.8	50.0	$11,237	$1,247	$9,990
Cove Creek Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	930 Vanderpool Rd	Vilas	28692	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 297-2781	294	29	9.9	47.3%	266 (90.5%)	0 (0.0%)	17 (5.8%)	5 (1.7%)	3 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.0%)	69.3	420^th of 1505 public elementary schools	72.1%		57.6	630^th of 1502 public elementary schools	58.1%	210	87.9	88.5	69.4	44.4	76.7	59.3	60.6	65.4	55.6	51.9	70.0	59.3	61.1	77.8	$12,375	$859	$11,515
Parkway Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	160 Parkway School Dr	Boone	28607	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 264-3032	647	47	13.9	35.5%	450 (69.6%)	2 (0.3%)	70 (10.8%)	8 (1.2%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	114 (17.6%)	78.6	271^st of 1505 public elementary schools	82.0%		84.4	175^th of 1502 public elementary schools	88.3%	96	71.8	76.1	66.2	76.3	66.7	68.4	60.6	80.6	55.2	72.4	70.5	75.9	66.2	89.9	$9,618	$414	$9,204
Valle Crucis Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	2998 Broadstone Road	Sugar Grove	28679	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 963-4712	342	31	11.1	43.3%	284 (83.0%)	2 (0.6%)	49 (14.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.3%)	6 (1.8%)	77.8	285^th of 1505 public elementary schools	81.1%		75.7	309^th of 1502 public elementary schools	79.4%	24	69.0	78.4	59.0	81.0	71.4	51.5	65.5	62.2	66.7	66.7	71.4	60.6	69.2	81.8	$10,351	$520	$9,831
Blowing Rock Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	165 Morris Street	Blowing Rock	28605	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 295-3204	431	33	13.2	18.8%	346 (80.3%)	4 (0.9%)	15 (3.5%)	4 (0.9%)	2 (0.5%)	1 (0.2%)	59 (13.7%)	85.2	176^th of 1505 public elementary schools	88.3%		86.7	146^th of 1502 public elementary schools	90.3%	30	80.6	70.0	68.6	88.2	70.2	50.0	69.4	70.0	74.5	82.4	72.3	73.8	74.5	92.9	$10,946	$628	$10,318
Mabel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	404 Mabel School Road	Zionville	28698	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 297-2512	156	19	8.1	64.7%	151 (96.8%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.3%)	40.8	918^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.0%		36.9	971^st of 1502 public elementary schools	35.4%	53	50.0	84.6	40.0	75.0	58.8	46.2	27.8	53.8	40.0	50.0	35.3	46.2	46.7	76.9	$13,398	$1,416	$11,982
Bethel Elementary	Public	PK, KG-8	138 Bethel School Rd	Sugar Grove	28679	Watauga County	Watauga County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 297-2240	134	18	7.5	53.0%	120 (89.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (7.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (3.0%)	50.1	744^th of 1505 public elementary schools	50.6%		53.7	702^nd of 1502 public elementary schools	53.3%	42	50.0	46.7	58.3	45.5	36.8	33.3	58.3	46.7	58.3	54.5	42.1	55.6	66.7	77.8	$14,795	$1,301	$13,494

Frequently Asked Questions about Watauga Virtual Academy

What district is Watauga Virtual Academy in?

Watauga County Schools

How many students attend Watauga Virtual Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 44 students attended Watauga Virtual Academy.

What is the racial makeup of Watauga Virtual Academy?

Students at Watauga Virtual Academy are 82% White, 9% Two or more races, 5% African American, 5% Hispanic.

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