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#1557 of 1,786 schools in TN

Virtual Academy of Maury County

High School · Maury County · Columbia, TN

A high school in Columbia, TN where students score 38 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1101 Bridge ST, Columbia, TN 38401

  • Math 6% vs TN 39% (2025)
  • Reading 5% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 69.5% 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress2.4Needs Improvement25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-2.66 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics1.2Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency5.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency5% (2025 TCAP)
Math vs. State Avg-33.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-35.8 pts
Overall Proficiency5% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)43% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-37.8 pts
Adjusted Percentile0th
College Readiness7.9Very Good30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate69.5%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15:1
District spending per student$11,129
Chronic Absenteeism23.3%

Students at Virtual Academy of Maury County score 5% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency6%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
39%(2025 TCAP)
ELA Proficiency5%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 5% in 2025, across a 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
5%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2025
Math
6%
ELA
5%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2020-2025) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 10 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

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A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Virtual Academy of Maury County sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Nashville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 58Somewhat Walkable
  • Bike 33Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,062/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbia), 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

$69,467

Median home value

$295,200

Median rent

$1,084/mo

College educated

24.4%

Homeownership

71.8%

Poverty rate

11.8%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 38401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses1of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Northfield AcademyEnrollment path unverified2.69–120.0 mi106Compare →
Agathos Classical SchoolPrivate · tuition6.6privatePK–121.0 mi275Compare →
Columbia AcademyPrivate · tuition4.2privatePK–121.7 mi887Compare →
Columbia Central High SchoolEnrollment path unverified2.99–122.8 mi1,409Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.

Maury County

Schools in district
23
Rank in district
#18 of 23
District spending per student
$11,129NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.5%Census SAIPE · 2024

Virtual Academy of Maury County is listed in Maury County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Virtual Academy of Maury County

Virtual Academy of Maury County is a public high school in Columbia, TN, part of Maury County, serving approximately 60 students in grades 7th-12th with a 15:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #1,557 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Virtual Academy of Maury County

What grades does Virtual Academy of Maury County serve?

Virtual Academy of Maury County serves students in grades 7th through 12th.

How many students attend Virtual Academy of Maury County?

Virtual Academy of Maury County has an enrollment of approximately 60 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County?

The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County is 15:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Virtual Academy of Maury County rank in TN?

Virtual Academy of Maury County ranks #1,557 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Virtual Academy of Maury County's MySchoolScout rating?

Virtual Academy of Maury County has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 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 Virtual Academy of Maury County?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Virtual Academy of Maury County has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Virtual Academy of Maury County a charter school?

No, Virtual Academy of Maury County is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Virtual Academy of Maury County a Title I school?

No, Virtual Academy of Maury County is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
7th – 12th
Enrollment
60
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Teachers (FTE)
4
Type
regular
Setting
Fringe Town
County
Maury County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.3%
4-Year Graduation
69.5%
Area population (ZIP 38401)
66,696
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
39
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 38401; 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, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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