River Mill Academy

Charter School 780 Students

Other K - 12th

School Overview

River Mill Academy, located in Graham, North Carolina, is a tuition-free public charter school serving students from kindergarten through 12th grade. The school operates with a focus on a rigorous, college-preparatory curriculum that emphasizes academic excellence, character development, and community involvement. By maintaining smaller class sizes and a structured learning environment, River Mill aims to provide a personalized educational experience that prepares students for the challenges of higher education and their future professional careers.

Beyond academics, River Mill Academy is known for its strong sense of community and school spirit. The institution integrates extracurricular activities, athletics, and service-learning projects to foster well-rounded personal growth in its student body. Governed by a board of directors and committed to the North Carolina Standard Course of Study, the school strives to create a partnership between parents, teachers, and students to ensure that every graduate possesses the skills, integrity, and foundational knowledge necessary to succeed in a global society.

780

Total Students

47.4

Full-Time Teachers

16.4

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for River Mill Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	489
Hispanic	122
Black	113
Asian	11
Two or More	44
American Indian	1

White
489 (62.7%)
Hispanic
122 (15.6%)
Black
113 (14.5%)
Two or More
44 (5.6%)
Asian
11 (1.4%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Other
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Charter School
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	River Mill Academy
Phone:	(336)229-0909
Website:	http://www.rivermill-academy.org
Grade Range:	K - 12th
Total Students:	780
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	47.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.4
NSLP Participation:¹	No
Qualified Free Lunch:	N/A
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	N/A

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 70

Grade 1 71

Grade 2 71

Grade 3 71

Grade 4 70

Grade 5 69

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 59

Grade 8 57

Grade 9 46

Grade 10 40