Serving 227 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Jefferson County Virtual School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 6-9% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 227 students
- Minority Enrollment: 51%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in AL)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 6-9% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Jefferson County Virtual School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Community Size
School Overview
Jefferson County Virtual School's student population of 227 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
227 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Rankings
Jefferson County Virtual School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Jefferson County Virtual School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#865 out of 1285 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
6-9%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
4%
11%
Black
40%
32%
White
49%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Jefferson County Virtual School's ranking?
Jefferson County Virtual School is ranked #865 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
6-9% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Jefferson County Virtual School?
The graduation rate of Jefferson County Virtual School is 60-79%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Jefferson County Virtual School?
227 students attend Jefferson County Virtual School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Jefferson County Virtual School students are White, 40% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Jefferson County Virtual School offer ?
Jefferson County Virtual School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Jefferson County Virtual School part of?
Jefferson County Virtual School is part of Jefferson County School District.
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