Serving 313 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hamilton County Virtual School ranks in the bottom 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 7% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 313 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 42%
- Graduation Rate: 85-89% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Hamilton County Virtual School's student population of 313 students has grown by 909% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 1600% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
313 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Hamilton County Virtual School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1420 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
8%
15%
Black
27%
21%
White
58%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
85-89%
90%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hamilton County Virtual School's ranking?
Hamilton County Virtual School is ranked #1420 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Hamilton County Virtual School often compared to?
Hamilton County Virtual Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Tennessee Online Public School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
7% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Hamilton County Virtual School is 85-89%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hamilton County Virtual School?
313 students attend Hamilton County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Hamilton County Virtual School students are White, 27% of students are Black, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hamilton County Virtual School?
Hamilton County Virtual School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hamilton County Virtual School offer ?
Hamilton County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Hamilton County Virtual School part of?
Hamilton County Virtual School is part of Hamilton County School District.
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