Serving 33 students in grades 3-12, Perry 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 ≤10% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Perry County Virtual School's student population of 33 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Perry County Virtual School is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1391 out of 1721 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
3%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
13%
Black
n/a
21%
White
97%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
88%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry County Virtual School's ranking?
Perry County Virtual School is ranked #1391 out of 1,721 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 28% TN state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Perry County Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Perry County Virtual School?
33 students attend Perry County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Perry County Virtual School students are White, and 3% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry County Virtual School?
Perry County Virtual School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry County Virtual School offer ?
Perry County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry County Virtual School part of?
Perry County Virtual School is part of Perry County School District.
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