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#1063 of 1,786 schools in TN
Jefferson Virtual Academy
High School · Jefferson County · Strawberry Plains, TN
A Jefferson County high school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
3081 West Old AJ HWY, Strawberry Plains, TN 37871
- Math 27% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 41% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 4/5 advanced STEM subjects
Academics
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Students at Jefferson Virtual Academy score 34% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 41%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2022, reaching 34% in 2025, across a 4-year record (2022–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2022-2025) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2022-2025)
Based on 6 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Jefferson Virtual Academy 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 17Car-Dependent
- Bike 20Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average647/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$73,102
Median home value
$190,000
Median rent
$803/mo
College educated
14.5%
Homeownership
78.6%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37871; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carter High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.6 | 9–12 | 3.2 mi | 794 | Compare → |
| Jefferson Co High SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 9–12 | Not available | 1,959 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Jefferson County
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 12
- District spending per student
- $10,648NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 15.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Jefferson Virtual Academy is listed in Jefferson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Jefferson Virtual Academy
Jefferson Virtual Academy is a public high school in Strawberry Plains, TN, part of Jefferson County, serving approximately 58 students in grades 5th-12th with a 6.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,063 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Jefferson Virtual Academy
What grades does Jefferson Virtual Academy serve?
Jefferson Virtual Academy serves students in grades 5th through 12th.
How many students attend Jefferson Virtual Academy?
Jefferson Virtual Academy has an enrollment of approximately 58 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Jefferson Virtual Academy is 6.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Jefferson Virtual Academy rank in TN?
Jefferson Virtual Academy ranks #1,063 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is Jefferson Virtual Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Jefferson Virtual Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Jefferson Virtual Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Jefferson Virtual Academy has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2022-2025).
Is Jefferson Virtual Academy a charter school?
No, Jefferson Virtual Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Jefferson Virtual Academy a Title I school?
No, Jefferson Virtual Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 5th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 58
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 6.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 9
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Jefferson County
- Phone
- (865) 397-0780
- Area population (ZIP 37871)
- 8,548
- Area average commute
- 29.3 min
- Area median age
- 43.9
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 37871; 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, 2022-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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