River Mill Academy

River Mill Academy

Charter Elementary, Middle, High School | Grade K-12
235 Cheeks Ln,  Graham, NC
3.4
3.8
771 Students
B-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Jeffrey Dishmon
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Average SAT Score
1130
Average ACT Score
28
Math Proficiency
73%
Reading Proficiency
67%
Average GPA
3.64
Graduation Rate
90%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
B-
College Prep
C-
Administration
C+
Resources/Facilities
C-
Clubs and Activities
B-
Sports
B
Food
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Academics
Average GPA
3.64
Reading Proficiency
67%
Math Proficiency
73%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
48
Full Time Teachers
48
Teachers in First or Second Year
20.5%
College Prep
Average SAT
1130
Math
550
Verbal
570
Average ACT
28
Math
23
English
30
Reading
31
Science
27
Number of AP Courses
7
AP Pass Rate
27.5%
AP Math Enrollment
Very High
AP Science Enrollment
Very Low
Other AP Enrollment
Average
Clubs and Activities
Girls Athletic Participation
Very High
Boys Athletic Participation
High

GreatSchools Rating

8
Test Scores
8
Equity
7
College Readiness
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Test Scores

Math
75.2%
State Average
54.6%
Science
86.2%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
830:1

Student Diversity

Female
53.4%
Male
46.6%
White
68%
Black
13.2%
Hispanic
13%
Two or more races
4.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.4%
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Specialty School Programs

AP Programs Offered
IB Programs Offered
Free/Reduced Lunch Offered
Athletics Program

Colleges Students are Considering

Students are most interested in or go on to attend these colleges.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill 60 Students
North Carolina State University 53 Students
Appalachian State University 53 Students
University of North Carolina at Charlotte 47 Students
University of North Carolina - Greensboro 43 Students
Elon University 43 Students
East Carolina University 37 Students
University of North Carolina - Wilmington 30 Students
Western Carolina University 29 Students
North Carolina A&T State University 27 Students

What Students Want to Study

Niche users from this school are most interested in the following majors.
Psychology 15 Students
Nursing 14 Students
Biology 14 Students
Business 12 Students
Computer Science 10 Students
Marketing 9 Students
Pre-Law Studies 8 Students
Engineering 6 Students
Criminology 6 Students
Dental Hygiene 5 Students

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.4 57 Reviews
4.0 Alum
6/27/2023
I attended River Mill from kindergarten until 12th grade (class of 2023) and my older sister (class of 2016) did as well. It is definitely a great school as far as academics and there are no issues when it comes to behavior. I enjoyed my time there and don't have any complaints except for the fact that there's no football team lol. I loved the tight knit community within our class and everybody knowing each other.
3.0 Senior
10/18/2022
For the most part, my experience was very positive, but there are always rough patches. Most of the teachers are excellent, however, there were definitely a few that were objectively bad, but they have since left the school. Most parts of River Mill are average, but at the very least it is clean and well-maintained.
1.0 Middle School Student
6/22/2022
i have been at this school since kindergarten i'm going into 8th grade and it has been absolutely horrible there is the teacher the creepiest thing ever and if you get bullied they do absolutely nothing about it
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3.8 10 Reviews
5.0 student
1/29/2025
Love that school best school I’ve been to
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2.0 parent
5/22/2017
We stuck it out for 3 years & cant wait until the end of this year so we can leave and not look back!
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1.0 parent
4/28/2016
A lot of things are hidden at this school to make appearances seem good to the public. While claiming to have zero tolerance for bullying, I was informed by the principal that Rivermill is a school of choice and my child didn't have to go there when I approached him about a bullying issue with my ch...
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5.0 parent
4/19/2015
I have 4 children who have attended River Mill Academy and I have been very pleased with the education that they have received. River Mill promotes a safe and nurturing learning environment. I feel that my children who have graduated from River Mill Academy have been well prepared for college. The s...
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North Carolina Alamance County Graham 27253
River Mill Academy
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