Shining a light on education & government in TennesseeShining a light on education & government in TennesseeWilson County, Tennessee
2.5 / 5.0
High School · 2023-24
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy earned an overall grade of C with a score of 2.5 out of 5.0, placing it among the bottom quarter of high schools in Wilson County. The school ranks #30 out of 30 schools in the county, compared to a county average score of 4.3.
This satisfactory rating suggests that Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy has meaningful opportunities to improve student outcomes across several accountability measures.
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.
Evaluates how well a school prepares students for life after graduation through ACT scores, graduation rates, and career readiness.
The final score of 2.5 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 27.8% of students at Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy demonstrated proficiency. The strongest performance was in ELA (High) at 36.4%, while Math (High) at 19.2% represents the greatest opportunity for growth.
ELA (High): 36.4% of students scored On Track or Mastered, suggesting moderate proficiency with room for improvement.
Math (High): 19.2% of students scored On Track or Mastered, highlighting a significant area of need.
Year-over-year academic growth measured on a 1–5 scale using TVAAS data.
Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy 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
Approaching expectations
Approaching expectations
Proficiency rates across student populations.
Below 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. Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy reports a ready graduate rate of 26.5%.
Moderate performance
Moderate performance
Reported metric
Reported metric
Reported metric
Overall score compared to the Wilson County average and the Tennessee state average.
With a score of 2.5, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy is below the Wilson County average of 4.3 and below the statewide average of 3.4. Among 30 schools in Wilson County, this school holds the #30 position.
Common questions about Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy’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