Serving 77 students in grades 3-10, Bedford County Virtual School 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 6-9% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 5:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 3-10
- Enrollment: 77 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 5:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Bedford County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Bedford County Virtual School's student population of 77 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 88% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 3-10
Total Students
77 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Bedford County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Bedford County Virtual School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1493 out of 1761 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
5:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
14%
Black
5%
21%
White
72%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Bedford County Virtual School's ranking?
Bedford County Virtual School is ranked #1493 out of 1,761 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?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Bedford County Virtual School?
77 students attend Bedford County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Bedford County Virtual School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Bedford County Virtual School?
Bedford County Virtual School has a student ration of 5:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Bedford County Virtual School offer ?
Bedford County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 3-10
What school district is Bedford County Virtual School part of?
Bedford County Virtual School is part of Bedford County School District.
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