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#601 of 1,786 schools in TN

Top 34% in state

Carter County Online Academy

School · Carter County · Elizabethton, TN

A school in Elizabethton, TN where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.

139 Keenburg RD, Elizabethton, TN 37643

  • Math 25% proficient (2022)
  • Reading 23% vs TN 41% (2025)
  • 50%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress8.2Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-0.5 pts/yr
Data Period2020–2025
TrendStable
Academics4.4Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency25% (2022 EdFacts)
Reading/ELA Proficiency22.7% (2025 TCAP)
Reading vs. State Avg-18.1 pts
Overall Proficiency24% (2025 TCAP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2025 TCAP)
vs. Expected-9.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile25th
College Readiness8.3Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate50%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio6.9:1
District spending per student$11,526
Chronic Absenteeism31.3%

Students at Carter County Online Academy score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

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2025 TCAP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.

Math Proficiency25%(2022 EdFacts)
School
State
Not reported(2022 EdFacts)
ELA Proficiency23%(2025 TCAP)
School
State
41%(2025 TCAP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency has held near 23% across the 6-year record (2020–2025).

Show all 4 years by subject
2020*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2021*
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
41%
2025
ELA
23%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 28% (multi-year average, 2020-2025)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 9 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Carter County Online Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 6Car-Dependent
  • Bike 2Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,708/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Elizabethton), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$50,455

Median home value

$156,200

Median rent

$733/mo

College educated

20.9%

Homeownership

73.5%

Poverty rate

17.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37643; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Advanced STEM Courses3of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

0 from verified nearby records

No verified same-level alternatives

The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.

Carter County

Schools in district
15
Rank in district
#8 of 15
District spending per student
$11,526NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
19.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Carter County Online Academy is listed in Carter County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Carter County Online Academy

Carter County Online Academy is a public school in Elizabethton, TN, part of Carter County, serving approximately 83 students in grades 4th-12th with a 6.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #601 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Carter County Online Academy

What grades does Carter County Online Academy serve?

Carter County Online Academy serves students in grades 4th through 12th.

How many students attend Carter County Online Academy?

Carter County Online Academy has an enrollment of approximately 83 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Carter County Online Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Carter County Online Academy is 6.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Carter County Online Academy rank in TN?

Carter County Online Academy ranks #601 of 1,786 schools in TN.

What is Carter County Online Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Carter County Online Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Carter County Online Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Carter County Online Academy has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 28% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2025).

Is Carter County Online Academy a charter school?

No, Carter County Online Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Carter County Online Academy a Title I school?

No, Carter County Online Academy is not currently a Title I school.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
4th – 12th
Enrollment
83
Student-Teacher Ratio
6.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
12
Type
regular
Setting
Midsize Suburb
County
Carter County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
31.3%
4-Year Graduation
50%+
Area population (ZIP 37643)
33,690
Area average commute
24.8 min
Area median age
46.2
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
  • Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 37643; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022, multi-year average, 2020-2025; directory SY 2023–24

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