Serving 456 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Edge Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 38:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 50% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 456 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 38:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Edge Virtual School's student population of 456 students has grown by 53% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
456 students
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
School Rankings
Edge Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,275 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Edge Virtual School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#948 out of 1275 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
38:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
10%
12%
Black
17%
31%
White
68%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
88%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)n/a
22.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
53%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Edge Virtual School's ranking?
Edge Virtual School is ranked #948 out of 1,275 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 30% AL state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Edge Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Edge Virtual School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Edge Virtual School?
456 students attend Edge Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Edge Virtual School students are White, 17% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Edge Virtual School?
Edge Virtual School has a student ration of 38:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Edge Virtual School offer ?
Edge Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Edge Virtual School part of?
Edge Virtual School is part of Elmore County School District.
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