Carter County Alternative School serves 61 students in grades 5-12.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: 5-12
- Enrollment: 61 students
- Minority Enrollment: 10%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Carter County Alternative School's student population of 61 students has grown by 258% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
61 students
Total Classroom Teachers (23-24)
3 teachers
School Rankings
The diversity score of Carter County Alternative School is 0.19, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
n/a
2%
Hispanic
5%
16%
Black
2%
20%
White
90%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)68.9%
23.6%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Carter County Alternative School?
61 students attend Carter County Alternative School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
90% of Carter County Alternative School students are White, 5% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What grades does Carter County Alternative School offer ?
Carter County Alternative School offers enrollment in grades 5-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Carter County Alternative School part of?
Carter County Alternative School is part of Carter County School District.
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