Jcps Virtual Academy in Smithfield, North Carolina on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Jcps Virtual Academy is a rural public school in Smithfield, North Carolina that is part of Johnston County Public School District. It serves 664 students in grades K - 12. Its teachers have had one project funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades K - 12

664 Students

# of teachers unavailable

1455 Buffalo Rd

Smithfield, NC 27577 View local requests

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Ms. Vero, a DonorsChoose teacher for 9 years.

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Ms. Zarse

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Jcps Virtual Academy Demographics

64%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

45%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Jcps Virtual Academy Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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