- Enrollment
- 1,401
- Students per teacher
- 19.5:1
- Resource Index
- 40/100
Other / mixed grade configuration · Columbia, TN
Virtual Academy of Maury County
Federal NCES profile for Virtual Academy of Maury County, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataOther / mixed grade configurationNCES 470276002625
👥 S:T ratio 43
🌟 Gifted program 30
📋 Attendance 43
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Virtual Academy of Maury County earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the Tennessee median. It is also one of the smallest schools in Tennessee.
- #5 of 7
- schools in Columbia · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.3:1
- students per teacher
- 57
- students enrolled
Virtual Academy of Maury County has class sizes near the Tennessee median. Computed live against every Tennessee school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Maury County ranks #5 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN.
School address
District: Maury County · Tennessee
NCES ID 470276002625 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+4 students YoY
Virtual Academy of Maury County grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+7.1%).
Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+4 students YoY 470276002625 · Columbia, TN Other · SMALL · TRAD
57 enr · 14.3:1 · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Columbia Central High School (1,401 students)
Virtual Academy of Maury County grew from 56 students in 2022-23 to 60 in 2023-24 (+7.1%). Teacher FTE held 4.8 → 4.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Tennessee schools → · Find another →
Virtual Academy of Maury County in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Columbia Centr
Columbia Central High School
1,401 students
- Whitthorne Mid
Whitthorne Middle School
951 students
- Spring Hill Hi
Spring Hill High School
907 students
- Culleoka Unit
Culleoka Unit School
868 students
- Battle Creek M
Battle Creek Middle School
750 students
- This school 57
Virtual Academy of Maury County
57 students
What this shows Virtual Academy of Maury County reports 57 students on the CCD universe file.
How Virtual Academy of Maury County compares
Virtual Academy of Maury County is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs Tennessee and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Tennessee | Tennessee avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.3:1 | ▼ 7% | 15.3:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Enrollment | 57 | top 97% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.3:1
Leaner classes than 54% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
57
Bigger than 6% of US schools by enrollment, a small campus.
Equity indicators methodology
Staffing depth
14.3:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 42% in Tennessee - lower ratio than 58% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
22.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$11,129
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
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
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 57.9%
African American 14.0%
Hispanic or Latino 14.0%
Two or More 14.0%
Largest group: White at 57.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.6/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.6, Virtual Academy of Maury County is more mixed than the Tennessee school average of 38.3.
Programs
District finance for Maury County reports $11,129 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Virtual Academy of Maury County Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Columbia Central High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Whitthorne Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
| Spring Hill High School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Culleoka Unit School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Similar S:T ratio |
| Battle Creek Middle School | Larger | No free-lunch data | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Virtual Academy of Maury County's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 951
- Students per teacher
- 17.3:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 907
- Students per teacher
- 13.7:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 868
- Students per teacher
- 13.8:1
- Resource Index
- 42/100
- Enrollment
- 750
- Students per teacher
- 19.7:1
- Resource Index
- 39/100
Similar other schools in Columbia
6 comparable other schools (grades Mixed) serving the same city.
R Howell Elementary
Standard public school
587 students 13.3:1 students per teacher
J E Woodard Elementary
Standard public school
581 students 16.1:1 students per teacher
Riverside Elementary
Standard public school
380 students 13.1:1 students per teacher
J. Brown Elementary
Standard public school
336 students 11.6:1 students per teacher
Highland Park Elementary
Standard public school
308 students 11.8:1 students per teacher
J. R. Baker Elementary
Standard public school
283 students 10.9:1 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 (~57 students)
Frequently asked questions about Virtual Academy of Maury County
How many students attend Virtual Academy of Maury County?
Virtual Academy of Maury County has 57 students enrolled. It is a public school in Columbia, TN. CCD year-over-year: 56 (2022-23) → 60 (2023-24), up 4.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County?
The student-teacher ratio at Virtual Academy of Maury County is 14.3:1, which is 7% lower than the Tennessee average of 15.3:1 and 9% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Virtual Academy of Maury County?
The largest demographic group at Virtual Academy of Maury County is White at 57.9% of enrollment, in Columbia, TN. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.6/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Virtual Academy of Maury County?
Virtual Academy of Maury County has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Virtual Academy of Maury County rank among schools in Columbia?
By Resource Investment Index, Virtual Academy of Maury County ranks #5 of 7 schools in Columbia, TN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all schools in Columbia on the city page.
What other schools are in Maury County?
Besides Virtual Academy of Maury County, Maury County also operates Columbia Central High School (1,401 students), Whitthorne Middle School (951 students), and Spring Hill High School (907 students). See the Maury County district page for the complete list.