Serving 119 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Pioneer 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 15-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 21-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 119 students
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Pioneer Virtual Academy's student population of 119 students has grown by 981% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
119 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Pioneer 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 Pioneer Virtual Academy is 0.21, 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
#1250 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
4%
2%
Hispanic
3%
16%
Black
3%
20%
White
89%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Pioneer Virtual Academy's ranking?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is ranked #1250 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?
15-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 21-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy?
The graduation rate of Pioneer Virtual Academy is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy?
119 students attend Pioneer Virtual Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Pioneer Virtual Academy students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Pioneer Virtual Academy offer ?
Pioneer Virtual Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Pioneer Virtual Academy part of?
Pioneer Virtual Academy is part of Lawrence County School District.
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