Serving 33 students in grades 4-12, Perry 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 ≤20% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (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 6% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 33 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 33:1
- Minority Enrollment: 6%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Perry County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Perry County Virtual School's student population of 33 students has declined by 72% over five school years.
The teacher population of 1 teachers has declined by 85% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
33 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
1 teacher
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Perry 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 Perry County Virtual School is 0.12, 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
#739 out of 1761 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
33:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
n/a
14%
Black
3%
21%
White
94%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
(20-21)≥50%
88%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Perry County Virtual School's ranking?
Perry County Virtual School is ranked #739 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?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Perry County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Perry County Virtual School is 50%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 88%.
How many students attend Perry County Virtual School?
33 students attend Perry County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
94% of Perry County Virtual School students are White, 3% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Perry County Virtual School?
Perry County Virtual School has a student ration of 33:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Perry County Virtual School offer ?
Perry County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Perry County Virtual School part of?
Perry County Virtual School is part of Perry County School District.
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