For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public charter school serving 768 students in Graham, NC.
The top-ranked public charter school in Graham, NC is River Mill Academy. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham, NC public charter school have an average math proficiency score of 73% (versus the North Carolina public charter school average of 55%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 59% statewide average). Charter schools in Graham have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public charter schools.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public Charter Schools in Graham, NC (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 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public charter schools in Graham, NC?
The top-ranked public charter schools in Graham, NC include River Mill Academy.
How many public charter schools are located in Graham?
1 public charter schools are located in Graham.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham?
Graham public charter schools minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public charter schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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