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Clover Garden

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Clover Garden ranks 686 th of 1490 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter, Alternative Grades K-12

686^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 1,490 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Better than 54% of North Carolina alternative schools

Summary

Clover Garden is a public charter school located in Burlington, North Carolina that serves grades K-12 with a total enrollment of 950 students. As an alternative school, Clover Garden provides a unique educational environment focused on meeting the diverse needs of its student population.

Clover Garden has consistently maintained high four-year graduation rates, ranging from 86.5% to 93.0% over the past three school years, which is a notable strength compared to the state average. The school's academic performance is also competitive, with mathematics, reading, and science proficiency rates that generally meet or exceed state averages across grade levels. Clover Garden's students excel in Math III, with proficiency rates significantly exceeding the state average by over 20 percentage points. Additionally, the school has maintained a relatively low student-teacher ratio, ranging from 17.5 to 19.1 over the past three school years, suggesting a more personalized learning environment.

When compared to nearby schools, The Hawbridge School, another public charter school, also shows strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and reading. However, Clover Garden's overall test score performance appears to be more consistent across subject areas. In contrast, the SCORE Center and Gateway Education Center, both alternative public schools, have significantly higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, which may contribute to their lower test score performance compared to Clover Garden. Additionally, Alamance Virtual School, a public virtual school, struggles with significantly lower test scores across the board, highlighting the challenges of delivering effective virtual education.

963

Students ?

20.1

Student/teacher ratio ?

9.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217

(336) 586-9440

District: Clover Garden

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.2%

Hispanic:

7.0%

African American:

6.6%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 78th percentile in 2022 → 66th in 2025

Strengths

✓93% graduate in 4 years — above the North Carolina average (88%)

✓Above the North Carolina median (54th percentile)

Worth a look

!Ranking has slipped — down 12 percentile points since 2022

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school56%

North Carolina avg55%

Elementary school

686^th of 1,490

North Carolina public elementary schools ?

Top 46%▼ down 15 pts since 2015

From top 31% (2015) to top 46% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

400^th of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Bottom 48%▼ down 29 pts since 2015

From top 22% (2015) to bottom 48% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

221^st of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Top 34%▼ down 17 pts since 2015

From top 18% (2015) to top 34% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of North Carolina High Schools →

★★★★★

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Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	53.2	686 of 1490	54.0%	★★★☆☆
2024	58.1	615 of 1505	59.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.3	251 of 1502	83.3%	★★★★☆
2022	80.2	245 of 1514	83.8%	★★★★☆
2021	70.5	389 of 1489	73.9%	★★★★☆
2019	68.2	436 of 1473	70.4%	★★★★☆
2018	67.3	457 of 1434	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2017	72.8	355 of 1429	75.2%	★★★★☆
2016	73.7	334 of 1425	76.6%	★★★★☆
2015	68.0	453 of 1440	68.5%	★★★☆☆
2014	72.8	344 of 1390	75.3%	★★★★☆
2013	69.5	371 of 1403	73.6%	★★★★☆
2012	77.3	258 of 1388	81.4%	★★★★☆
2011	75.1	292 of 1381	78.9%	★★★★☆
2010	75.1	294 of 1363	78.4%	★★★★☆
2009	69.0	420 of 1354	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2008	71.2	329 of 1324	75.2%	★★★★☆
2007	62.5	496 of 1293	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2006	63.7	464 of 1276	63.6%	★★★☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	54.5	646 of 1451	55.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	53.1	663 of 1455	54.4%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.9	249 of 1459	82.9%	★★★★☆
2022	82.0	198 of 1458	86.4%	★★★★☆
2021	75.0	287 of 1440	80.1%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	379 of 1424	73.4%	★★★★☆
2018	75.9	287 of 1405	79.6%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	41.5	583 of 710	17.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	42.5	566 of 669	15.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	46.6	771 of 1437	46.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	44.9	823 of 1450	43.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	80.8	150 of 1437	89.6%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	50.8	707 of 1450	51.2%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.6	576 of 1464	60.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	77.6	261 of 1461	82.1%	★★★★☆
2022	73.5	325 of 1464	77.8%	★★★★☆
2021	62.7	501 of 1444	65.3%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.8	414 of 1430	71.0%	★★★★☆
2018	57.2	605 of 1413	57.2%	★★★☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	38.4	490 of 821	40.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	68.2	146 of 801	81.8%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	30.6	890 of 1172	24.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	37.1	790 of 1166	32.2%	★★☆☆☆
2023	61.6	434 of 1183	63.3%	★★★☆☆
2022	57.5	496 of 1194	58.5%	★★★☆☆
2021	48.1	602 of 1172	48.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	46.2	674 of 1183	43.0%	★★☆☆☆
2018	49.1	652 of 1178	44.7%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	48.3	400 of 773	48.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	48.1	412 of 793	48.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	86.3	88 of 784	88.8%	★★★★☆
2022	79.9	140 of 786	82.2%	★★★★☆
2021	75.7	166 of 741	77.6%	★★★★☆
2019	70.4	194 of 737	73.7%	★★★★☆
2018	60.0	282 of 691	59.2%	★★★☆☆
2017	73.1	167 of 694	75.9%	★★★★☆
2016	78.9	121 of 692	82.5%	★★★★☆
2015	74.4	158 of 705	77.6%	★★★★☆
2014	71.1	155 of 627	75.3%	★★★★☆
2013	76.4	128 of 673	81.0%	★★★★☆
2012	82.0	67 of 662	89.9%	★★★★★
2011	80.2	82 of 648	87.3%	★★★★☆
2010	81.8	67 of 640	89.5%	★★★★☆
2009	81.3	84 of 630	86.7%	★★★★☆
2008	80.2	91 of 620	85.3%	★★★★☆
2007	69.8	172 of 606	71.6%	★★★★☆
2006	64.1	222 of 598	62.9%	★★★☆☆

African American

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	28.0	429 of 560	23.4%	★☆☆☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	87.0	22 of 449	95.1%	★★★★★
2021	75.9	38 of 478	92.1%	★★★★★
2018	57.3	131 of 475	72.4%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	45.0	410 of 733	44.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	45.5	406 of 738	45.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	89.8	58 of 731	92.1%	★★★★★
2022	80.7	126 of 733	82.8%	★★★★☆
2021	72.1	170 of 706	75.9%	★★★★☆
2019	66.2	218 of 684	68.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	72.0	168 of 656	74.4%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	16.9	440 of 458	3.9%	☆☆☆☆☆
2024	35.0	391 of 461	15.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	76.7	22 of 452	95.1%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	29.9	546 of 729	25.1%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	43.8	405 of 743	45.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	74.2	127 of 735	82.7%	★★★★☆
2022	82.4	61 of 689	91.1%	★★★★★

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	357 of 733	51.3%	★★★☆☆
2024	48.1	384 of 751	48.9%	★★☆☆☆
2023	77.8	146 of 747	80.5%	★★★★☆
2022	72.1	173 of 748	76.9%	★★★★☆
2021	76.2	147 of 711	79.3%	★★★★☆
2019	73.6	159 of 697	77.2%	★★★★☆
2018	47.1	375 of 665	43.6%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	53.4	135 of 478	71.8%	★★★★☆
2024	61.2	104 of 473	78.0%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	26.0	521 of 649	19.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	25.5	520 of 652	20.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	71.9	171 of 656	73.9%	★★★★☆
2022	63.3	226 of 658	65.7%	★★★☆☆
2021	59.5	230 of 632	63.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	47.8	332 of 624	46.8%	★★☆☆☆
2018	38.4	402 of 596	32.6%	★★☆☆☆

High school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	61.8	221 of 641	65.5%	★★★☆☆
2024	68.3	193 of 640	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.4	151 of 626	75.9%	★★★★☆
2022	78.3	135 of 621	78.3%	★★★★☆
2021	68.4	163 of 594	72.6%	★★★★☆
2019	76.6	65 of 514	87.4%	★★★★☆
2018	77.1	70 of 469	85.1%	★★★★☆
2017	80.6	44 of 476	90.8%	★★★★★
2016	80.2	36 of 507	92.9%	★★★★★
2015	66.0	94 of 531	82.3%	★★★★☆
2014	49.4	162 of 451	64.1%	★★★☆☆
2013	75.8	30 of 505	94.1%	★★★★★
2012	79.0	18 of 502	96.4%	★★★★★
2011	71.3	75 of 506	85.2%	★★★★☆
2010	77.5	31 of 499	93.8%	★★★★★
2009	70.2	70 of 490	85.7%	★★★★☆
2008	54.3	215 of 477	54.9%	★★★☆☆
2007	59.4	147 of 453	67.5%	★★★☆☆
2006	53.2	207 of 431	52.0%	★★★☆☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2022	99.9	2 of 330	99.4%	★★★★★
2021	87.3	19 of 334	94.3%	★★★★★

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	73.0	154 of 610	74.8%	★★★★☆
2024	74.8	157 of 602	73.9%	★★★★☆
2023	72.6	157 of 588	73.3%	★★★★☆
2022	79.2	130 of 594	78.1%	★★★★☆
2021	66.6	98 of 475	79.4%	★★★★☆
2019	79.3	57 of 475	88.0%	★★★★☆
2018	66.4	113 of 449	74.8%	★★★★☆

Gifted and Talented

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	54.1	245 of 412	40.5%	★★☆☆☆
2024	72.8	93 of 403	76.9%	★★★★☆

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	47.9	260 of 606	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	59.1	189 of 613	69.2%	★★★☆☆
2023	79.8	108 of 597	81.9%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	45.8	306 of 601	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2024	61.4	214 of 607	64.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	75.4	148 of 602	75.4%	★★★★☆
2022	76.9	140 of 585	76.1%	★★★★☆
2021	67.4	94 of 481	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	70.0	81 of 488	83.4%	★★★★☆
2018	83.9	43 of 463	90.7%	★★★★★

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2024	79.7	25 of 349	92.8%	★★★★★

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	North Carolina percentile	Rating
2025	57.0	235 of 542	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2024	69.4	177 of 553	68.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	61.0	206 of 537	61.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	67.9	175 of 534	67.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.3	154 of 439	64.9%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.3	94 of 444	78.8%	★★★★☆
2018	66.6	118 of 427	72.4%	★★★★☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)55th percentile~ school

Male (2025)51st percentile-3 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)46th percentile-8 vs school

Special Education (2025)40th percentile-14 vs school

White (2025)24th percentile-30 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)18th percentile-36 vs school

Middle school

Disabled (2022)95th percentile+13 vs school

Special Education (2025)72nd percentile+24 vs school

Male (2025)51st percentile+3 vs school

Female (2025)44th percentile-4 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)25th percentile-23 vs school

African American (2024)23rd percentile-25 vs school

White (2025)20th percentile-29 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)4th percentile-44 vs school

High school

Disabled (2022)99th percentile+21 vs school

Special Education (2024)93rd percentile+23 vs school

Female (2025)75th percentile+9 vs school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)57th percentile-8 vs school

White (2025)57th percentile-9 vs school

Male (2025)49th percentile-16 vs school

Gifted and Talented (2025)41st percentile-25 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

Math III90%+24 vs state

Science70%+9 vs state

English II63%+3 vs state

Mathematics53%-4 vs state

Reading52%~ state avg

Biology47%~ state avg

Math I47%+13 vs state

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What people are saying

by a parent
Friday, February 5, 2016

Clover Garden is rigorous and they demand excellence. They continue on the 7 point grading scale even though NC has changed to a 10 point grading scale. College prep is an appropriate title for the school. While I don't always agree with the developmentally appropriateness of some of the curriculum, my child is growing at a phenomenal pace and reading well above his grade level. School wide communication could be better. More focus on awards and recognition for younger students would be appreciated. This is a K-12 school, so I look forward to the continuity of not having to transition to different schools for middle/high school. Overall, I highly recommend this school for advanced learners and those able to handle the pace. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, August 25, 2013

Clover Garden is an excellent school with a highly motivated faculty. If you have a child not willing to work hard this may not be the school for you. They prepare & expect every graduate to continue their education Close Quote

by a parent
Friday, August 3, 2012

I have twin daughters at this school, in the 5th grade this year. My wife and I love this school and how intuitive they are of the needs of the students. The teachers and staff are great. Christian values and learning focused. We have another daughter starting in kindergarten this year and I look forward to her growing to meet her potential. The school is demanding though and they consider themselves a college prep school, so they push the students very hard. But they make learning very rewarding. I highly recommend this school. Close Quote

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking ()				Ranking ()				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
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	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Clover Garden	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa	Burlington	27217	Alamance County	Clover Garden	Yes	No	No	Yes	(336) 586-9440	963	48	20.1		763 (79.2%)	64 (6.6%)	67 (7.0%)	5 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	63 (6.5%)								(n/a)	47.3	62.9	47.1	90.5	63.9	54.5	54.8	60.0	51.9	34.2	55.6	59.7	52.1	42.4	44.3	57.9	67.1	72.4
River Mill Academy	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	235 Cheeks Lane	Graham	27253	Alamance County	River Mill Academy	Yes	No	No	No	(336) 229-0909	780	47	16.4		489 (62.7%)	113 (14.5%)	122 (15.6%)	11 (1.4%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	44 (5.6%)								(n/a)	45.9	71.4	60.9	44.4	81.2	71.4	75.0	82.8	96.6	71.9	53.6	70.0	69.1	81.3	74.6	68.4	67.6	80.7
Gateway Education Center	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	3205 East Wendover Aveune	Greensboro	27405	Guilford County	Guilford County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 375-2575	146	18	8.2	97.9%	32 (21.9%)	88 (60.3%)	18 (12.3%)	5 (3.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (2.1%)								(n/a)																			$87,297	$6,116	$81,180
The SCORE Center	Public, Alternative	K-12	401 Moss Street	Reidsville	27320	Rockingham County	Rockingham County Schools	No	No	No	No	(336) 634-3209	32	4	8.6	90.6%	6 (18.8%)	17 (53.1%)	2 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (21.9%)								(n/a)																			$46,554	$7,487	$39,068
The Hawbridge School	Public, Charter, Alternative	K-12	1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc	Saxapahaw	27340	Alamance County	The Hawbridge School	Yes	No	No	No	(336) 376-1122	597	42	14.2		459 (76.9%)	22 (3.7%)	68 (11.4%)	12 (2.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	36 (6.0%)								(n/a)	76.2	86.0	51.3	72.4	36.1	66.7	44.2	70.5	73.8	56.9	52.8	77.1	55.8	65.9	59.5	74.1	62.8	84.5

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Is Clover Garden a good school?

Clover Garden ranks 686^th of 1490 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What is the racial makeup of Clover Garden?

Students at Clover Garden are 79% White, 7% Hispanic, 7% African American, 7% Two or more races.

How many students attend Clover Garden?

In the 2024-25 school year, 963 students attended Clover Garden.

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