Carter County Online Academy

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Carter County Online Academy ranks 310 th of 587 Tennessee alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Carter County Online Academy is a small, alternative public virtual school serving grades 4-12 in Elizabethton, Tennessee. With just 99 students, the school is part of the Carter County school district, which is ranked 88 out of 139 districts in the state and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

While the school has a relatively low student-teacher ratio, its academic performance is concerning. Carter County Online Academy's test scores are significantly lower than the state and county averages across subjects like Mathematics (20% proficiency), English Language Arts (31.4%), and Science (31.4%). This consistent underperformance suggests the school may be struggling to provide effective online education and support for its students. Additionally, the school's student population is overwhelmingly white (92.93%), which is not representative of the broader racial diversity in the state and nearby schools, such as Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy and University School.

The lower spending per student at Carter County Online Academy ($3,246) compared to nearby schools like Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy ($5,505) and University School ($10,807) may indicate resource constraints that could be impacting the school's ability to provide high-quality online education and support services. As an alternative virtual school, Carter County Online Academy may be serving students with unique needs or circumstances that require specialized instructional approaches, which could be contributing to the lower test scores. Further investigation into the specific challenges and needs of the school's student population could provide valuable insights to help improve the school's educational outcomes.

Detail:

Public, Virtual, Alternative 4-12

139 Keenburg RD
Elizabethton, TN 37643

(423) 547-2407

District: Carter County

SchoolDigger Rank:
310^th of 587 Tennessee Alternative Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $7,150

Student/teacher ratio: 9.8

Number of students: 99

Racial breakdown:

White:

92.9%

Hispanic:

4.0%

Two or more races:

2.0%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Carter County Online Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.01. (See more...)

Compare Details Carter County Online Academy ranks worse than 52.8% of middle schools in Tennessee. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 45.51. (See more...)

Compare Details Carter County Online Academy is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2022 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.27. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Carter County Online Academy who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Carter County Online Academy is $7,150.

Schooldigger 2022 Rankings:

Carter County Online Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County Online Academy 310^th of 587 Tennessee public middle schools. (See Carter County Online Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

White students:

Carter County:

SchoolDigger ranks Carter County 85^th of 140 Tennessee school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Carter County Online Academy

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.01	324^th	1000	67.6%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.34	357^th	844	57.7%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Carter County Online Academy

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Rank History for all middle school students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	61.01	180^th	569	68.4%
2024	45.51	310^th	587	47.2%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	51.34	208^th	500	58.4%
2024	32.39	341^st	504	32.3%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	29.27	264^th	358	26.3%

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Rank History for high school White students at Carter County Online Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	TN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	10.49	301^st	312	3.5%

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Data source: test scores: Tennessee Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Carter County Online Academy

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Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2021	75	1	1	1	0	78
2022	125	1	3	1	0	130
2023	92	0	4	1	2	99

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Carter County Online Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	78	6.7	11.5	n/a
2022	130	15.0	8.6	n/a
2023	99	10.0	9.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Carter County Online Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2021	78	6.7	11.5	n/a
2022	130	15.0	8.6	n/a
2023	99	10.0	9.8	n/a

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Carter County Online Academy

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2021	$936 (28.8%)	$2,293 (70.6%)	$3,246
2022	$955 (20.7%)	$3,502 (75.9%)	$4,613
2023	$2,580 (36.1%)	$4,198 (58.7%)	$7,150

Data source: Tennessee Department of Education

Schools Near Carter County Online Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				TNReady Mathematics (2024)							TNReady English Language Arts (2024)							TNReady Algebra I (2024)		TNReady Algebra II (2024)			TNReady Biology I (2024)		TNReady US History (2024)		TNReady English I (2024)		TNReady English II (2024)		TNReady Geometry (2024)		TNReady Science (2024)							TNReady Social Studies (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	SchoolDigger Rating ()	Average Standard Score ()	Statewide Rank ()	State Percentile ()	Rank Change from Previous Year	TNReady Mathematics 3rd Grade	TNReady Mathematics 4th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 5th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 6th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 7th Grade	TNReady Mathematics 8th Grade	TNReady Mathematics All Grades	TNReady English Language Arts 3rd Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 4th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 5th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 6th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 7th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts 8th Grade	TNReady English Language Arts All Grades	TNReady Algebra I 9th Grade	TNReady Algebra I All Grades	TNReady Algebra II 10th Grade	TNReady Algebra II 11th Grade	TNReady Algebra II All Grades	TNReady Biology I 9th Grade	TNReady Biology I All Grades	TNReady US History 11th Grade	TNReady US History All Grades	TNReady English I 9th Grade	TNReady English I All Grades	TNReady English II 10th Grade	TNReady English II All Grades	TNReady Geometry 10th Grade	TNReady Geometry All Grades	TNReady Science 3rd Grade	TNReady Science 4th Grade	TNReady Science 5th Grade	TNReady Science 6th Grade	TNReady Science 7th Grade	TNReady Science 8th Grade	TNReady Science All Grades	TNReady Social Studies 6th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 7th Grade	TNReady Social Studies 8th Grade	TNReady Social Studies All Grades	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Carter County Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	139 Keenburg RD	Elizabethton	37643	Carter County	Carter County	No	No	Yes	No	(423) 547-2407	99	10	9.8		92 (92.9%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (4.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.0%)								(n/a)					36.4		20.0				40.0	18.2		31.4							7.1			23.5	20.0								30.0	45.5		31.4		45.5		28.6	$7,150	$2,580	$4,198
University School	Public, Alternative	K-12	1 Alexendra DR	Johnson City	37614	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	No	No	(423) 439-4333	597	41	14.6		486 (81.4%)	31 (5.2%)	30 (5.0%)	35 (5.9%)	3 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (2.0%)								(n/a)	61.9	87.0	57.4	66.0	89.1	66.7	71.7	81.0	73.9	63.8	71.2	68.6	61.5	68.3	56.6	66.7	94.1	42.9	56.8	91.3	91.3	64.3	55.9	81.1	81.1	87.5	87.5	54.7	64.0	76.2	91.3	66.0	75.0	94.1	82.2	80.3	84.6	74.5	69.2	76.1	$12,360	$714	$11,290
Tennessee Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	3-12	2002 Indian Ridge RD	Johnson City	37604	Washington County	Washington County	No	No	Yes	No	(423) 434-4900	65	5	12.7		58 (89.2%)	5 (7.7%)	1 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)								(n/a)																		6.7	6.3			17.6	22.2																		$9,054	$620	$8,141
Sullivan County Virtual Learning Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	131 Shipley Ferry RD	Blountville	37617	Sullivan County	Sullivan County	No	No	Yes	(n/a)	(423) 354-1000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Carter County Online Academy

What is the racial makeup of Carter County Online Academy?

Students at Carter County Online Academy are 93% White, 4% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What district is Carter County Online Academy in?

Carter County

How many students attend Carter County Online Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 99 students attended Carter County Online Academy.

Is Carter County Online Academy a good school?

Carter County Online Academy ranks 310^th of 587 Tennessee alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

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