- Enrollment
- 2,474
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Smyrna, TN
Rutherford County Virtual School
Federal NCES profile for Rutherford County Virtual School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470369002627
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 62
📋 Attendance 91
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Rutherford County Virtual School earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools.
- #5 of 9
- schools in Smyrna · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 29.5:1
- large classes for Tennessee
- 384
- students enrolled
Rutherford County Virtual School has class sizes larger than 98% of Tennessee schools. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford County Virtual School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN.
School address
District: Rutherford County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470369002627 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+8 students YoY
Rutherford County Virtual School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+8 students YoY 470369002627 · Smyrna, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
384 enr · 29.5:1 · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students)
Rutherford County Virtual School held near 361 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+8 headcount). Teacher FTE added 13.9 → 16.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Rutherford County Virtual School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Stewarts Creek
Stewarts Creek High School
2,474 students
- Blackman High
Blackman High School
2,301 students
- Riverdale High
Riverdale High School
2,275 students
- Smyrna High Sc
Smyrna High School
2,266 students
- Rockvale High
Rockvale High School
2,126 students
- This school 384
Rutherford County Virtual School
384 students
What this shows Rutherford County Virtual School reports 384 students on the CCD universe file.
How Rutherford County Virtual School compares
Rutherford County Virtual School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.5:1 | ▲ 93% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 384 | top 63% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
384
Bigger than 45% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 93% above state mean
Top 98% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
3.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
Below 5%, comfortably under the pre-pandemic national baseline for chronic absenteeism.
Funding equity
$10,708
per pupil, district-wide
- below Tennessee avg of $11,532
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 192 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 63.3%
African American 15.6%
Hispanic or Latino 13.5%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.3%
Largest group: White at 63.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 55.4/100
Simpson diversity index - at 55.4, Rutherford County Virtual School is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
AP courses offered 1
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Rutherford County reports $10,708 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Rutherford County Virtual School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stewarts Creek High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Blackman High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Riverdale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Smyrna High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rockvale High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Rutherford County Virtual School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,301
- Students per teacher
- 18.6:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
- Enrollment
- 2,275
- Students per teacher
- 15:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
- Enrollment
- 2,266
- Students per teacher
- 18:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 2,126
- Students per teacher
- 16.9:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Smyrna
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
Rocky Fork Elementary School
Standard public school
905 students 15.6:1 students per teacher
John Colemon Elementary
Standard public school
861 students 16.6:1 students per teacher
Cedar Grove Elementary
Standard public school
856 students 13.4:1 students per teacher
Stewartsboro Elementary
Standard public school
854 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
David Youree Elementary
Standard public school
705 students 14.4:1 students per teacher
Smyrna Elementary
Standard public school
646 students 12.4:1 students per teacher
Nationwide other schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~384 students)
Frequently asked questions about Rutherford County Virtual School
How many students attend Rutherford County Virtual School?
Rutherford County Virtual School has 384 students enrolled. It is a public school in Smyrna, TN. CCD year-over-year: 353 (2022-23) → 361 (2023-24), nearly flat (+8).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rutherford County Virtual School?
The student-teacher ratio at Rutherford County Virtual School is 29.5:1, which is 93% higher than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Rutherford County Virtual School?
The largest demographic group at Rutherford County Virtual School is White at 63.3% of enrollment, in Smyrna, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 55.4/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Rutherford County Virtual School?
Rutherford County Virtual School has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Rutherford County Virtual School rank among schools in Smyrna?
By Resource Investment Index, Rutherford County Virtual School ranks #5 of 9 schools in Smyrna, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Smyrna on the city page.
What other schools are in Rutherford County?
Besides Rutherford County Virtual School, Rutherford County also operates Stewarts Creek High School (2,474 students), Blackman High School (2,301 students), and Riverdale High School (2,275 students). See the Rutherford County district page for the complete list.