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Caldwell Online Academy

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Caldwell Online Academy ranks 421 st of 773 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public, Virtual, Alternative Grades 4-12

421^st

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 773 North Carolina Alternative Schools

Better than 46% of North Carolina alternative schools

Summary

Caldwell Online Academy is a public virtual school serving grades 4-12 in Lenoir, North Carolina, with an enrollment of 151 students. The school stands out for its consistently high graduation rates, exceeding both the Caldwell County Schools district and the state of North Carolina average.

Academically, Caldwell Online Academy presents a mixed picture. While the school's reading proficiency rates are higher than the district and state averages in 7th and 8th grades, its math and science scores lag behind. The school's End-of-Course exam proficiency rates are also mixed, with higher rates in English II but lower rates in Math I and Math III compared to the district and state. Interestingly, the nearby alternative schools, North Liberty and NC School for the Deaf, have significantly lower student-teacher ratios and higher percentages of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting Caldwell Online Academy may face unique challenges in serving its student population.

The high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Caldwell Online Academy, coupled with the lower academic performance in certain areas, may indicate the need to further investigate issues of educational equity and access for the school's student population. Overall, Caldwell Online Academy's strong graduation rates are a positive, but the school's academic performance and resource allocation warrant further examination to ensure all students have the support they need to succeed.

138

Students ?

73.7

Student/teacher ratio ?

52.9%

Free/discounted lunch ?

332 Greenhaven Dr NW
Lenoir, NC 28645

(828) 726-3855

District: Caldwell County Schools

Racial breakdown:

White:

79.0%

Hispanic:

14.5%

Two or more races:

5.8%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Declining — 46th percentile in 2025 → 38th in 2025

Worth a look

!Test scores below the North Carolina average (47% vs 54% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped — down 8 percentile points since 2025

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

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school47%

District avg51%

North Carolina avg54%

Middle school

421^st of 773

North Carolina public middle schools ?

Bottom 46%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

High school

397^th of 641

North Carolina public high schools ?

Bottom 38%

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

141^st of 242Caldwell County Schools among North Carolina districts

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)

Middle school

Female (2025)45th percentile~ school

White (2025)27th percentile-19 vs school

High school

Female (2025)39th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)31st percentile-7 vs school

White (2025)12th percentile-26 vs school

By subject vs North Carolina (2024-2025) ?

English II77%+17 vs state

Reading61%+9 vs state

Biology53%+5 vs state

Science47%-13 vs state

Mathematics41%-12 vs state

Math I25%-9 vs state

Math III22%-44 vs state

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Schools Near Caldwell Online Academy

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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 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Caldwell Online Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	4-12	332 Greenhaven Dr NW	Lenoir	28645	Caldwell County	Caldwell County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(828) 726-3855	138	2	73.7	52.9%	109 (79.0%)	1 (0.7%)	20 (14.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (5.8%)								(n/a)	53.3	76.9	25.0	22.2	40.0	47.1	35.3	50.0	64.7	64.7	47.1
Burke Virtual Academy	Public, Virtual, Alternative	K-12	Heritage Middle School	Valdese	28690	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	(n/a)	Yes	(n/a)	(828) 448-3175	0	2	11.9		0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
NC School for the Deaf	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	517 W Fleming Dr	Morganton	28655	Burke County	NC School for the Deaf	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(828) 432-5200	64	20	3.1	95.3%	27 (42.2%)	13 (20.3%)	18 (28.1%)	4 (6.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (3.1%)								(n/a)
North Liberty	Public, Alternative	PK, KG-12	523 Enola Road	Morganton	28655	Burke County	Burke County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 437-9656	72	11	6.3	95.8%	51 (70.8%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (16.7%)	3 (4.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (2.8%)	4 (5.6%)								(n/a)												$33,576	$5,487	$28,088

Frequently Asked Questions about Caldwell Online Academy

What is the racial makeup of Caldwell Online Academy?

Students at Caldwell Online Academy are 79% White, 14% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races.

Is Caldwell Online Academy a good school?

Caldwell Online Academy ranks 421^st of 773 North Carolina alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What district is Caldwell Online Academy in?

Caldwell County Schools

How many students attend Caldwell Online Academy?

In the 2024-25 school year, 138 students attended Caldwell Online Academy.

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