Serving 309 students in grades 4-12, Memphis 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 2% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 17% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 309 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Graduation Rate: 70-74% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 2% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 6% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: The attendance zone for Memphis Virtual School encompasses the entire school district in Memphis, TN, covering approximately 753.5 square miles. Families can expect a typical drive of 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 15.5 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 24.3 miles to the furthest edge.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Memphis Virtual School's student population of 309 students has grown by 341% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
309 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
27 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
Yes
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Calendar
Average Class Size
25 students
School Motto
The future is NOW.
School Rankings
Memphis Virtual School 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 Memphis Virtual School is 0.39, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1623 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
2%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
6%
40%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
7%
16%
Black
77%
20%
White
9%
57%
Two or more races
6%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
70-74%
87.3%
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.7%
23.6%
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
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Memphis Virtual School's ranking?
Memphis Virtual School is ranked #1623 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?
2% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 17% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Memphis Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Memphis Virtual School is 70-74%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 87.3%.
How many students attend Memphis Virtual School?
309 students attend Memphis Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
77% of Memphis Virtual School students are Black, 9% of students are White, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What grades does Memphis Virtual School offer ?
Memphis Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Memphis Virtual School part of?
Memphis Virtual School is part of Memphis-Shelby County Schools.
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