Serving 790 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Mill Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 66% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-12
- Enrollment: 790 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 58% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 66% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
River Mill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
River Mill Academy's student population of 790 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
790 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
River Mill Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of River Mill Academy is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#424 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
66%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
12%
20%
Black
13%
25%
White
69%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
85%
Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is River Mill Academy's ranking?
River Mill Academy is ranked #424 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are River Mill Academy often compared to?
River Mill Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Clover Garden by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
58% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 66% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of River Mill Academy?
The graduation rate of River Mill Academy is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend River Mill Academy?
790 students attend River Mill Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of River Mill Academy students are White, 13% of students are Black, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of River Mill Academy?
River Mill Academy has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does River Mill Academy offer ?
River Mill Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is River Mill Academy part of?
River Mill Academy is part of River Mill Academy School District.
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