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Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy vs. Tennessee Online Public School

Should you attend Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy or Tennessee Online Public School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy
2002 Indian Ridge Rd
Johnson City, TN 37604
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Tennessee Online Public School
615 Mlk Jr. Blvd
Bristol, TN 37620
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

Tennessee Online Public School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 50 students in grades 3-12, Tennessee Virtual Learning 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 6% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Serving 243 students in grades 6-12, Tennessee Online Public School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
3-12
6-12
Total Students
50 students
243 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Tennessee Online Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
30% | 70%
42% | 58%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Tennessee Online Public School.
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Tennessee Online Public School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Washington County School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Tennessee Online Public School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Bristol School District and the state of Tennessee, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#899 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Bottom 50%)
#371 out of 1761 schools in TN
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Tennessee Online Public School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
11-19%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
35-39%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Online Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Bristol School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 30% in TN)
50-54%
(Top 20% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Online Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Bristol School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
40-49%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Washington County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Tennessee Online Public School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Bristol School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥80%
(Bottom 50% in TN)
90-94%
(Top 50% in TN)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Washington County School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Tennessee Online Public School with the average graduation rate observed in the Bristol School District and Tennessee public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Tennessee Online Public School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
-
10
Grade 7 Students
-
12
Grade 8 Students
6
34
Grade 9 Students
5
29
Grade 10 Students
5
50
Grade 11 Students
18
56
Grade 12 Students
16
52

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Tennessee Online Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Bristol School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Washington County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Tennessee Online Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Bristol School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Washington County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Tennessee Online Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Bristol School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
94%
84%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Washington County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Tennessee Online Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Bristol School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Washington County School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Tennessee Online Public School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Bristol School District and in Tennessee, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.12
0.29
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Washington County School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Tennessee Online Public School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bristol School District and Tennessee, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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