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River Mill Academy vs. The Hawbridge School

Should you attend River Mill Academy or The Hawbridge School? 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
River Mill Academy
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
The Hawbridge School
1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

River Mill Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

The Hawbridge School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 768 students in grades Kindergarten-12, River Mill Academy 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 73% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 601 students in grades Kindergarten-12, The Hawbridge School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 74% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-12
K-12
Total Students
768 students
601 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at River Mill Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at The Hawbridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at River Mill Academy.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at The Hawbridge School.
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
43 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at River Mill Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at The Hawbridge School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at River Mill Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the The Hawbridge 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.

Test Scores

#334 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
#822 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of River Mill Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of The Hawbridge School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
73%
(Top 20% in NC)
48%
(Bottom 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Mill Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the River Mill Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Hawbridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
67%
(Top 20% in NC)
74%
(Top 10% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Mill Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the River Mill Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Hawbridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-74%
(Top 30% in NC)
60-64%
(Top 50% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at River Mill Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the River Mill Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at The Hawbridge School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)
≥90%
(Top 30% in NC)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of River Mill Academy with the average graduation rate observed in the River Mill Academy School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of The Hawbridge School with the average graduation rate observed in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of River Mill Academy by grade.
This chart displays the students of The Hawbridge School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
71
33
Grade 1 Students
67
32
Grade 2 Students
71
35
Grade 3 Students
70
35
Grade 4 Students
69
44
Grade 5 Students
68
45
Grade 6 Students
65
42
Grade 7 Students
56
58
Grade 8 Students
58
49
Grade 9 Students
45
57
Grade 10 Students
45
69
Grade 11 Students
48
62
Grade 12 Students
35
40

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the River Mill Academy School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
15%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
75%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at River Mill Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the The Hawbridge School District and in North Carolina, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.54
0.42
This chart showcases the diversity score of River Mill Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the The Hawbridge School District 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
11%
8%
(19-20 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at River Mill Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the River Mill 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 The Hawbridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at River Mill Academy, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the River Mill 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 reduced-price lunch at The Hawbridge School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the The Hawbridge School District and North Carolina, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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