Rutherford County Virtual School is a virtual school in the Rutherford County school district located in Smyrna, Tennessee, United States. The school serves grades 3 to 12. All students who are residents of Rutherford County can enroll in the school.
Serving 384 students in grades 3-12, Rutherford County Virtual 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 40% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 52% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 3-12
- Enrollment: 384 students
- Minority Enrollment: 37%
- Graduation Rate: ≥95% (Top 5% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 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
School Overview
Rutherford County Virtual School's student population of 384 students has grown by 276% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 3-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
384 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
16 teachers
Year Founded
2020
Colors
Blue, Red
School Rankings
Rutherford County Virtual School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Rutherford County Virtual School is 0.56, 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
#380 out of 1728 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
13%
16%
Black
16%
20%
White
63%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
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 #380 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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?
384 students attend Rutherford County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
63% of Rutherford County Virtual School students are White, 16% of students are Black, 13% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Asian.
What grades does Rutherford County Virtual School offer ?
Rutherford County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 3-12 (Exclusively virtual).
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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