Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy

351 Stumpy Ln
Lebanon, TN 37087
(School attendance zone shown in map)
8/
10
Top 30%
Serving 113 students in grades 4-12, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy 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 11:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50% in TN)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy's student population of 113 students has grown by 50% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has grown by 400% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
113 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
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Students by Grade
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State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No

School Rankings

Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy ranks within the top 30% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is 0.53, 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.
This School
State Level (TN)
#371 out of 1761 schools
(Top 30%)
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35-39%
31%
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50-54%
37%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
50-54%
40%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
2%
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Hispanic
13%
15%
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Black
12%
21%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and the percentage of Black public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
66%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and the percentage of White public school students in Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Tennessee.
0.53
This chart displays the diversity score of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and the public school average diversity score of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
≥90%
90%
This chart displays graduation rate of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy and public school graduation rate of Tennessee by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
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 Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy's ranking?
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is ranked #371 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy often compared to?
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academyis often viewed alongside schools like West Wilson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?
The graduation rate of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is 90%, which is equal to the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?
113 students attend Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy?
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy offer ?
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy part of?
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is part of Wilson County School District.

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5   10/10/2014
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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Online School
  • Grades: 4-12
  • Enrollment: 113 students
  • State Accredited: No
  • Live Instruction: No
  • Rolling Enrollment: No
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 34%
  • : ≥90% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 30%
  • : 35-39% (Top 50%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education

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