Serving 60 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Hawkins County Virtual Academy 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-29% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 60 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 5%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Hawkins County Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Hawkins County Virtual Academy's student population of 60 students has declined by 41% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
60 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
School Rankings
Hawkins County Virtual Academy 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 Hawkins County Virtual Academy is 0.10, 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
#1447 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
2%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
95%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥80%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hawkins County Virtual Academy's ranking?
Hawkins County Virtual Academy is ranked #1447 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Hawkins County Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Hawkins County Virtual Academy is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Hawkins County Virtual Academy?
60 students attend Hawkins County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
95% of Hawkins County Virtual Academy students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Hawkins County Virtual Academy?
Hawkins County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Hawkins County Virtual Academy offer ?
Hawkins County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Hawkins County Virtual Academy part of?
Hawkins County Virtual Academy is part of Hawkins County School District.
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