Serving 461 students in grades 3-12, Rutherford County Virtual School ranks in the top 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 21% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 33:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 44% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 461 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 44%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 10% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 49% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Rutherford County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Diversity
School Overview
Rutherford County Virtual School's student population of 461 students has grown by 351% over five school years.
The teacher population of 14 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
461 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Rutherford County Virtual School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford County Virtual School is 0.61, which is more 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
#672 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
10%
13%
Black
26%
21%
White
56%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥95%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Rutherford County Virtual School's ranking?
Rutherford County Virtual School is ranked #672 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 52% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Rutherford County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Rutherford County Virtual School is 95%, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Rutherford County Virtual School?
461 students attend Rutherford County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Rutherford County Virtual School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Rutherford County Virtual School?
Rutherford County Virtual School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Rutherford County Virtual School offer ?
Rutherford County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Rutherford County Virtual School part of?
Rutherford County Virtual School is part of Rutherford County School District.
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