Summary
Robertson County Virtual School is a small virtual and alternative program in Springfield, Tennessee, serving just 66 students in grades 3–12 through Robertson County Schools. Despite its district’s low overall rating, this school stands out for graduating a surprisingly high share of its students and keeping them consistently engaged.
The most encouraging news for parents is that the school’s graduation rate reached 95.8% in 2024–25, well above both the district (85.9%) and state (90.5%). Its dropout rate was also far lower than the district average, and chronic absenteeism has stayed well below state and district levels in recent years — just 12.9% in 2023–24 compared to 18.9% statewide. That suggests the flexible virtual model may be helping students stay on track who might otherwise struggle in a traditional classroom. Academically, results are more mixed: English, Biology, and sometimes U.S. History have matched or exceeded district averages, but math proficiency has consistently lagged, with only about 10% of students scoring proficient in math versus 43% statewide. Because the student body is so small, year-to-year swings in test scores can be dramatic — a change of just one or two students can shift percentages by several points.
Compared to nearby alternative programs, this school is remarkably efficient. Robertson County Phoenix Academy, located just down the road, spends over $28,000 per student and has chronic absenteeism above 41%, while Riverside Academy spends more than $50,000 per student with absenteeism above 50%. Robertson County Virtual School, by contrast, spends only about $4,100 per student. That low cost, however, comes with a very high student-teacher ratio (73:1 in 2022–23), which likely explains the school’s struggles in subjects like math that require more live support. For families seeking a flexible pathway to a diploma, this school offers real strengths in graduation and attendance, but it’s important to understand that academic support—especially in math—may be limited.
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