Serving 41 students in grades 6-12, Cabarrus Co Opportunity School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤10% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 4:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 41 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 4:1
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤10% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 21-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School's student population of 41 students has declined by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
41 students
Total Classroom Teachers
10 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is 0.69, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2591 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)≤10%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤10%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
21-39%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
4:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
5%
Hispanic
22%
22%
Black
46%
24%
White
20%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)100%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (17-18)
6%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cabarrus Co Opportunity School's ranking?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is ranked #2591 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≤10% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
41 students attend Cabarrus Co Opportunity School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
46% of Cabarrus Co Opportunity School students are Black, 22% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, and 12% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Cabarrus Co Opportunity School?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School has a student ration of 4:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Cabarrus Co Opportunity School offer ?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Cabarrus Co Opportunity School part of?
Cabarrus Co Opportunity School is part of Cabarrus County Schools.
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