Serving 70 students in grades 9-12, Cheatham County Virtual School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Tennessee 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 Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 70 students
- Minority Enrollment: 13%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cheatham County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Cheatham County Virtual School's student population of 70 students has grown by 268% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
70 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
School Rankings
Cheatham County Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cheatham County Virtual School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#777 out of 1728 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
2%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
4%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
87%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
90%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.3%
23.6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cheatham County Virtual School's ranking?
Cheatham County Virtual School is ranked #777 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Cheatham County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Cheatham County Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Cheatham County Virtual School?
70 students attend Cheatham County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Cheatham County Virtual School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Cheatham County Virtual School offer ?
Cheatham County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Cheatham County Virtual School part of?
Cheatham County Virtual School is part of Cheatham County School District.
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