Tennessee Online Public School is a virtual high school in the U.S. state of Tennessee, serving 208 students in grades K-12. It is unranked by U.S. News & World Report. It is one of nine virtual schools in the state.
Serving 21 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 21 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol's student population of 21 students has declined by 38% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
21 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
2012
School Rankings
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol 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 Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol is 0.18, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#922 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
10%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol's ranking?
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol is ranked #922 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?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol?
21 students attend Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol students are White, and 10% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol?
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol offer ?
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol part of?
Tennessee Online Public School At Bristol is part of Bristol School District.
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