Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeRutherford County, Tennessee
3.6 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Rutherford County Virtual School earned an overall grade of B with a score of 3.6 out of 5.0, placing it among the lower half of high schools in Rutherford County. The school ranks #47 out of 66 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.0.
This above average rating indicates that Rutherford County Virtual School is meeting many of the state's accountability benchmarks, with some areas showing room for continued improvement.
Tennessee calculates each school’s letter grade using a weighted combination of performance indicators. Each component is scored on a 1–5 scale and assigned a letter grade.
Measures the percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on state assessments in ELA, math, science, and social studies.
Tracks how much academic progress all students made over the school year, regardless of their starting point.
Focuses specifically on growth among the lowest-performing 25% of students, ensuring schools support those who need it most.
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The final score of 3.6 is calculated by multiplying each component’s score by its weight percentage and summing the results. A higher weight means that component has a larger influence on the overall grade.
Percentage of students scoring On Track or Mastered on TNReady assessments.
Across all tested subjects, an average of 49.2% of students at Rutherford County Virtual School demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 73.9%, while Math (Elementary) at 36.1% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (Elementary): 38.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Elementary): 36.1% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Elementary): 44.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
ELA (Middle): 47.8% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (Middle): 44.3% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (Middle): 56.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Social Studies (Middle): 56.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
ELA (High): 73.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, indicating strong proficiency in this area.
Math (High): 48.9% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Science (High): 47.7% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Social Studies (High): 46.5% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Rutherford County Virtual School shows moderate overall academic growth with an average score of 2.3 out of 5.0 across measured subjects. This suggests students are making less than expected progress and the school may need to focus on instructional strategies that accelerate learning.
Meeting expectations
Meeting expectations
Approaching expectations
Below expectations
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Above the proficiency benchmark
Metrics that measure how well students are prepared for postsecondary success.
College and career readiness is a critical indicator of long-term student outcomes. Rutherford County Virtual School reports a ready graduate rate of 36.9%.
Moderate performance
Moderate performance
Reported metric
Area for improvement
Area for improvement
Overall score compared to the Rutherford County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 3.6, Rutherford County Virtual School is below the Rutherford County average of 4.0 and above the statewide average of 3.4. Among 66 schools in Rutherford County, this school holds the #47 position.
Common questions about Rutherford County Virtual School’s performance data.
See the complete report from the Tennessee Department of Education.
TN Report CardData from the Tennessee Department of Education | 2023-24 School Year