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Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy

175 Watford Road, Thomasville, NC 27360Davidson County Schools →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 01–08Non-Charter
69
Students
Total enrolled
$11,522
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↓ 20% vs nat'l
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↓ 29% vs nat'l
39/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
↓ 22% vs nat'l
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Small public school
Serves 69 students in grades 01–08 in Thomasville, North Carolina.
20% below average funding
District spends $11,522 per pupil, 20% less than the national average of $14,347.
Below-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 39th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy is a small elementary in Thomasville, North Carolina, serving grades 01–08 with 69 students. The district invests $11,522 per student — 20% below the national average of $14,347, and maintains a 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller than the national norm of 15.4:1. With only 9% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community. A neighborhood opportunity score of 39/100 — below the national median of 50 — is worth factoring into a fuller picture of long-term student outcomes.

Student Body & Demographics at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy

69
Total Students
10.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
9%
Free Lunch
6
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (01–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution34 male · 35 female
49%
51%
Male 49%Female 51%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility9%
National avg 52% · 6 students
Student Composition
86%
White86%
Hispanic / Latino6%
Black7%
Multiracial1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 370114003607

Academic Outcomes at Davidson County Schools Virtual Academy

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
39
/ 100
Below-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 39th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 23th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 27360

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$11,522Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$11,522
State avg
$13,042
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,070
Student Support$2,189
Administration$1,383
Operations$1,728
Other$1,152
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $11,522 spent per student, an estimated $5,104 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
62%
16%
State government
62.4%
Local (property tax)
16.2%
Federal programs
21.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • 10.9:1 student-teacher ratio — smaller classes than the national norm of 15.4:1
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 9% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • Below-average funding — $11,522/student, 20% less than the national average
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Elementary
Wallburg ElementarySouthwood ElementaryWelcome ElementaryNorthwest Elementary
+13 more
↓
Middle
Oak Grove MiddleNorth Davidson MiddleCentral Davidson MiddleLedford Middle
+2 more
↓
High School
Oak Grove HighNorth Davidson HighCentral Davidson HighLedford Senior High
+3 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelElementary
Grades01 – 08
Location—
CountyDavidson County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictDavidson County Schools →
Phone: (336)242-5505
NCES ID: 370114003607
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Thomasville seeking a public elementary school, especially those prioritizing smaller class sizes and more individualized teacher access. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Davidson County Schools
High
Oak Grove High
958 students · 09–12
● 37 opp30% FRL
High
North Davidson High
905 students · 09–12
37% FRL
High
Central Davidson High
900 students · 09–12
● 35 opp49% FRL
High
Ledford Senior High
835 students · 09–12
● 39 opp42% FRL
High
East Davidson High
765 students · 09–12
● 39 opp53% FRL
Elem
Wallburg Elementary
742 students · PK–05
● 37 opp42% FRL
Mid
Oak Grove Middle
727 students · 06–08
● 37 opp37% FRL
High
West Davidson High
725 students · 09–12
50% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
175 Watford Road, Thomasville, NC 27360
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Elementary
1
How is early reading and literacy taught?
Look for evidence-based, structured approaches
2
How does the school communicate with families?
Frequency, channels, translation support
3
What support exists for students who fall behind?
Tutoring, intervention programs, IEPs
4
What's the average class size here?
National avg is ~23 for elementary
5
What before/after-school programs are available?
Important for working parents
6
How is student social-emotional wellbeing supported?
Counselors, community circles, conflict resolution
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.