For the 2026 school year, there are 5 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 54% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Alamance County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
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
Gr: K-12 | 963 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
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
Gr: K-12 | 597 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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
Gr: K-7 | 736 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
Alamance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 57%
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 54% (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, Alamance Community School vs. River Mill Academy
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