For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public charter schools serving 2,952 students in Alamance County, NC.
The top ranked public charter schools in Alamance County, NC are River Mill Academy, Clover Garden and The Hawbridge School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamance County, NC public charter schools have an average math proficiency score of 62% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 64% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Alamance County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alamance County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Grades: K-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Grades: K-12
| 950 students
Rank: #33.
The Hawbridge School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Grades: K-12
| 601 students
Rank: #44.
Alamance Community School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
195 Kronbergs Court
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 270-5052
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 270-5052
Grades: K-6
| 633 students
Alamance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public charter schools in Alamance County, NC?
The top ranked public charter schools in Alamance County, NC include River Mill Academy, Clover Garden and The Hawbridge School.
How many public charter schools are located in Alamance County?
4 public charter schools are located in Alamance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamance County?
Alamance County public charter schools minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
Which public charter schools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public charter schools in Alamance County include: Clover Garden vs. River Mill Academy, River Mill Academy vs. Clover Garden, The Hawbridge School vs. River Mill Academy
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