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Millennium Charter Academy vs. Bruce H. Tharrington Primary

Should you attend Millennium Charter Academy or Bruce H. Tharrington Primary? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Millennium Charter Academy
500 Old Springs Rd
Mount Airy, NC 27030
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7/
10
Top 50%
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary
315 Culbert Street
Mount Airy, NC 27030
Top Rankings
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Bruce H. Tharrington Primary ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 661 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Millennium Charter Academy ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary serves 406 students in grades Prekindergarten-2. 
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-12
PK-2
Total Students
661 students
406 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Millennium Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
44% | 56%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Millennium Charter Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary.
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Millennium Charter Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Millennium Charter Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Mount Airy City Schools and the state of North Carolina, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#907 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
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This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Millennium Charter Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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54%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Millennium Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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60%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Millennium Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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65-69%
(Top 50% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Millennium Charter Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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≥80%
(Top 30% in NC)(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Millennium Charter Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Millennium Charter Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary by grade.
Pre-K Students
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48
Kindergarten Students
61
127
Grade 1 Students
63
114
Grade 2 Students
53
117
Grade 3 Students
62
-
Grade 4 Students
56
-
Grade 5 Students
61
-
Grade 6 Students
59
-
Grade 7 Students
61
-
Grade 8 Students
56
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Grade 9 Students
39
-
Grade 10 Students
30
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Grade 11 Students
34
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Grade 12 Students
26
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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% Asian
2%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Millennium Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Mount Airy City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
10%
34%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Millennium Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Mount Airy City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
4%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Millennium Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Mount Airy City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
81%
54%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Millennium Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Mount Airy City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Millennium Charter Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Mount Airy City Schools and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.33
0.59
This chart showcases the diversity score of Millennium Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Mount Airy City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
99%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Millennium Charter Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Millennium Charter Academy School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Mount Airy City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(11-12 School Year Data)
7%
(21-22 School Year Data)
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This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Bruce H. Tharrington Primary, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Mount Airy City Schools and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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