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Hamilton County Virtual School
School · Hamilton County · Chattanooga, TN
A school in Chattanooga, TN where students score 18 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3074 Hickory Valley RD, Chattanooga, TN 37421
- Math 12% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 33% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 54.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Hamilton County Virtual School score 22% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 14-year record (2012–2025), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 23% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 31% (multi-year average, 2012-2025) · reading/ELA 41% (multi-year average, 2012-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 22 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Hamilton County Virtual School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 6Car-Dependent
- Transit 15Minimal Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,779/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chattanooga), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,958
Median home value
$299,600
Median rent
$1,313/mo
College educated
37.9%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
8.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37421; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Silverdale Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–12 | 1.2 mi | 1,107 | Compare → |
| Chattanooga School for the Liberal ArtsEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 1.8 mi | 923 | Compare → |
| Parkridge Valley AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | 1–12 | 3.7 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| Boyd Buchanan SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | PK–12 | 4.1 mi | 992 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Hamilton County
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #77 of 80
- District spending per student
- $14,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 19.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Hamilton County Virtual School is listed in Hamilton County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Hamilton County Virtual School
Hamilton County Virtual School is a public school in Chattanooga, TN, part of Hamilton County, serving approximately 313 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 19.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10 and ranks #1,690 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Hamilton County Virtual School
What grades does Hamilton County Virtual School serve?
Hamilton County Virtual School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Hamilton County Virtual School?
Hamilton County Virtual School has an enrollment of approximately 313 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Hamilton County Virtual School is 19.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Hamilton County Virtual School rank in TN?
Hamilton County Virtual School ranks #1,690 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Hamilton County Virtual School's MySchoolScout rating?
Hamilton County Virtual School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.6 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Hamilton County Virtual School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Hamilton County Virtual School has 31% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025) and 41% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2025).
Is Hamilton County Virtual School a charter school?
No, Hamilton County Virtual School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Hamilton County Virtual School a Title I school?
No, Hamilton County Virtual School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 313
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Hamilton County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.1%
- Phone
- (423) 209-8804
- 4-Year Graduation
- 54.5%
- Area population (ZIP 37421)
- 52,516
- Area average commute
- 19.9 min
- Area median age
- 41.1
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37421; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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