Serving 168 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 168 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5's student population of 168 students has declined by 86% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 59% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
168 students
Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is 0.71, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2199 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)20%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
15:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
19%
22%
Black
45%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (20-21)
2%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Cumberland County Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5's ranking?
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is ranked #2199 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5?
168 students attend Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 students are Black, 20% of students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5?
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 offer ?
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 part of?
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is part of Cumberland County Schools.
In what neighborhood is Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 located?
Cumberland Virtual Academy K-5 is located in the Douglas Byrd neighborhood of Fayetteville, NC. There are 14 other public schools located in Douglas Byrd.
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