Serving 83 students in grades 4-12, Carter County Online Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30-39% (which is approximately equal to the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student-teacher ratio of 7:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 3% of the student body (majority Hispanic and American Indian), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Online School
- Grades: 4-12
- Enrollment: 83 students
- State Accredited: No
- Live Instruction: No
- Rolling Enrollment: No
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 7:1
- Minority Enrollment: 3%
- Graduation Rate: 60-79% (Btm 50% in TN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤5% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30-39% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Carter County Online Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Carter County Online Academy's student population of 83 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 71% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 4-12
(Exclusively virtual)
(Exclusively virtual)
Total Students
83 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
State Accredited Program
No
Personalized Content
No
Live Instruction
No
Rolling Enrollment
No
Flexible Class Schedule
No
Accelerated Offerings
No
Classes for Credit/Part Time Options
No
Dedicated College Counselor
No
Tutoring/Mentoring
No
Community Clubs/Activities Offered
No
School Rankings
Carter County Online Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,728 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Carter County Online Academy is 0.06, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1317 out of 1728 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤5%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
7:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
1%
15%
Black
n/a
21%
White
97%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
60-79%
90%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Carter County Online Academy's ranking?
Carter County Online Academy is ranked #1317 out of 1,728 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Carter County Online Academy often compared to?
Carter County Online Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Hickman County Learning Academy, Barry Tatum Virtual Learning Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% TN state average), while 30-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Carter County Online Academy?
The graduation rate of Carter County Online Academy is 60-79%, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 90%.
How many students attend Carter County Online Academy?
83 students attend Carter County Online Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
97% of Carter County Online Academy students are White, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Carter County Online Academy?
Carter County Online Academy has a student ration of 7:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Carter County Online Academy offer ?
Carter County Online Academy offers enrollment in grades 4-12 (Exclusively virtual).
What school district is Carter County Online Academy part of?
Carter County Online Academy is part of Carter County School District.
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