Serving 26 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Haywood 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 26 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 81%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Haywood County Virtual Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Haywood County Virtual Academy's student population of 26 students has declined by 73% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
26 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Haywood County Virtual Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Haywood County Virtual Academy is 0.68, which is more 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
#1503 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
2%
Hispanic
15%
15%
Black
50%
21%
White
19%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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 Haywood County Virtual Academy's ranking?
Haywood County Virtual Academy is ranked #1503 out of 1,728 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Haywood County Virtual Academy?
26 students attend Haywood County Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Haywood County Virtual Academy students are Black, 19% of students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Haywood County Virtual Academy?
Haywood County Virtual Academy has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Haywood County Virtual Academy offer ?
Haywood County Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Haywood County Virtual Academy part of?
Haywood County Virtual Academy is part of Haywood County School District.
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