Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy

Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy is a small public charter remote school in Asheboro, North Carolina, serving about 112 students in grades 6–12 as part of the Uwharrie Charter Academy district. The school ranks 617th out of 662 North Carolina schools — in the bottom 7% — and is the lowest-ranked among its nearby comparison group. Proficiency in most subjects runs well below state averages, with mathematics the weakest area and middle-grades reading a genuine bright spot.

Math is the most serious concern. On end-of-course exams, only 7.7% of students scored proficient in Math I (state: 42.1%) and just 11.8% in Math III (state: 68.9%) — the lowest rates among nearby schools. Middle school results are also far behind: 7th grade math is 26.7% proficient (state: 56.2%) and 8th grade math is 22.2% (state: 53.0%), trailing similar 6–12 schools like Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve and South Davidson Middle and High by wide margins. Science is likewise low: 8th grade science is 50% proficient (state: 68.6%) and Biology is 29.4% (state: 58.5%). Reading is a relative bright spot: 7th grade reading (53.3%) and 8th grade reading (55.6%) are close to state averages and beat Uwharrie Ridge Six-Twelve, while English II (41.7%) trails the state but tops Eastern Randolph High School.

The school's graduation rate improved from 81.5% to 85.7%, but that still trails the state's roughly 88% and is below most area high schools — including Wheatmore High School, Randleman High School, Asheboro High, and Montgomery Central High — all of which graduate above 90%. Encouraging gains such as 7th grade reading jumping from 23.1% to 53.3% and Biology climbing from 6.7% to 29.4% deserve notice, but with only 112 students spread across seven grade levels, one strong cohort can shift percentages easily. Overall, Uwharrie Charter Remote Academy is among the lowest-performing schools in the region, with math the most urgent priority and middle-grades reading a real strength to build on.