Serving 33 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Graduation Rate: ≥80% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12's student population of 33 students has grown by 43% over five school years.
The teacher population of 4 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
4 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
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 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 Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 is 0.31, 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
#950 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)21-39%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
12%
21%
White
82%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
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
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12's ranking?
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 is ranked #950 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?
≤10% 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 Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12?
The graduation rate of Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 is 80%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12?
33 students attend Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 students are White, 12% of students are Black, and 6% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12?
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 offer ?
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 part of?
Mcnairy County Virtual School K-12 is part of Mcnairy County School District.
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