Three Rivers Academy

118 County Farm Road
Powellsville, NC 27967
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 85 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Three Rivers Academy ranks in the bottom 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 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

School Overview

Three Rivers Academy's student population of 85 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 44% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
85 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers

School Rankings

The diversity score of Three Rivers Academy is 0.25, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
(20-21)
11-19%
42%
(20-21)
11-19%
47%
(20-21)
<50%
61%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
4%
Hispanic
1%
21%
Black
86%
25%
White
4%
43%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.25
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
6%
5%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
How many students attend Three Rivers Academy?
85 students attend Three Rivers Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
86% of Three Rivers Academy students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Three Rivers Academy?
Three Rivers Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Three Rivers Academy offer ?
Three Rivers Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Three Rivers Academy part of?
Three Rivers Academy is part of Three Rivers Academy School District.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 85 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : 11-19%
  • : 11-19%
  • : <50%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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