Macon Virtual Academy

Macon County Schools
1202 Old Murphy Rd
Franklin, NC 28734
44 Students
Other K - 12th
School Overview

Macon Virtual Academy is a small neighborhood-scale campus located in Franklin, NC. Administered by Macon County Schools, the institution operates as a traditional non-charter public school serving approximately 44 enrolled students across grades KG through 12.

Based on official NCES reporting, the campus employs approximately 1.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) classroom teachers with an estimated student-to-teacher ratio of 44:1, aligning with standard public school staffing metrics. Approximately 43.2% of students qualify for subsidized meal support under the National School Lunch Program (NSLP), including 19 students qualified for free lunch and 0 for reduced-price dining.

Located at 1202 Old Murphy Rd in Franklin, NC 28734, Macon Virtual Academy serves families zoned within the Macon County Schools attendance area. Academic programming, zoning boundaries, and school bus routes are administered under district guidelines.

44
Total Students
1.0
Full-Time Teachers
44.0
Student/Teacher Ratio
43.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    38 (86.4%)
  • Hispanic
    5 (11.4%)
  • Two or More
    1 (2.3%)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Other
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: Exclusively virtual
Shared Time Status: No
District: Macon County Schools
Phone: (828)524-3314
Grade Range: K - 12th
Total Students: 44
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 1.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 44.0
NSLP Participation:1 Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch: 19
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 3 3
Grade 6 1
Grade 7 4
Grade 8 3
Grade 9 1
Grade 10 13
Grade 11 11
Grade 12 8
Gender Ratio