Serving 608 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Mills River Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 608 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 74% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 65% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Mills River Elementary serves the western part of Mills River, NC, covering an area of approximately 57.1 square miles. Families can typically expect a 15 to 20-minute drive to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 11 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Mills River Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Mills River Elementary School's student population of 608 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 39 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
608 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mills River Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Mills River Elementary School is 0.31, 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
#362 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)74%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
82%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, Blue, and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mills River Elementary School's ranking?
Mills River Elementary School is ranked #362 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Mills River Elementary School often compared to?
Mills River Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Etowah Elementary School, Glenn C Marlow Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
74% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 65% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Mills River Elementary School?
608 students attend Mills River Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Mills River Elementary School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mills River Elementary School?
Mills River Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Mills River Elementary School offer ?
Mills River Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Mills River Elementary School part of?
Mills River Elementary School is part of Henderson County Schools.
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