River Mill Academy
Graham, NC 27253
Phone: (336) 229-0909
Fax: (336) 229-9975
District: River Mill Academy School District
GreatSchools Rating
charter • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 • 771 students
River Mill Academy, a charter school located in Graham, NC, serves grades K-12 in the River Mill Academy School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
River Mill Academy is a charter school located in Graham, NC. 771 students attend River Mill Academy.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 8/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Course Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 North Carolina End-of-Grade Tests data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| College Readiness | 7/10 | The College Readiness Rating uses this high school's graduation rates, college entrance exam participation and performance, or AP, IB, or Dual Enrollment participation to determine how well schools are preparing students for success in college and beyond. The College Readiness Rating was created using the following data from the 2021 Civil Rights Data Collection: percentage of students enrolled in IB, AP or Dual Enrollment classes in grades 9-12, using 2025 4-year high school graduation rate data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 Average ACT score data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, using 2025 ACT percent college ready data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction, and using 2025 demographic data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
| Student Growth | 9/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2024 Student growth data from North Carolina Department of Public Instruction. |
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Love that school best school Ive been to
Posted: May 22, 2017
Posted: May 22, 2017
Posted: May 22, 2017
No, not at all! There's not much communication between the teacher, EC teachers & the guidance counselor. It's next to impossible to get a meeting with them. My son has been there 3 years & I've been able to get a meeting with all 4 of us ONCE. In fact I'm not even sure the IEP or 504 plan was even 100% implemented except for EOG tIme. The EOC teachers would "pull out" students for help with English during math time in class and "pull out" for math during English time in class so the student never got the information his teacher was trying to teach.
Posted: May 22, 2017
Some of the bullying is done by teacher's children and nothing is ever done.
Posted: May 22, 2017
They load students down with homework! My son could easily do homework until the wee hours. They also send home classwork to finish at home. It was disheartening because toward the beginning of this year, his teacher sent out an email stating how important family time and time off of school to play is for students. Literally a week later, the homework doubled if not tripled!!
Posted: May 22, 2017
Absolutely NO commnication. His 3rd grade teacher stayed on her iPhone most of the time. We had decent teachers last year.
Posted: May 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!
Posted: April 28, 2016
Posted: April 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 child. A very poor response from an adult that is considered to be a mentor for our children. Many other issues have been left unaccounted for and ignored.
Posted: April 18, 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 school utilizes various means of communication with parents and the community through the school website, individual teacher websites, e-newsletters, and a phone call system.
Posted: April 17, 2015
River Mill Academy is an excellent college prep school. The teachers and staff care about the students and want them to succeed while providing a safe learning environment. I highly recommend RMA to parents searching for a college prep education for their child or alternative to the local public schools.
Posted: April 16, 2014
They can do better with communication. Also, the school could let the kids do things to enjoy the holidays. I am 100% for education, but they are still kids. Why not let them have an Easter Egg Hunt, or a party at Christmas. Make up a creative reason to dress up for Halloween. Let them enjoy some of the childhood.
Posted: March 26, 2014
Great communication! Your couldn't ask for better teachers. This school seems well put together. I'm so excited for many years to come at this school!
Posted: August 5, 2012
My daughter has been at RMA since Kindergarten and I have been very pleased with our experience. Her reading difficulties have been addressed and continue to be addressed and we are kept informed of her progress Teachers take a person interest in thier students as does the adminstration I had a child in the other schools here in Graham and was greatly disappointed not only in the teaching but leadership as well . I tell everyone I meet with school age childern that RMA is the best choice for education Lori Barlow parent
Posted: August 5, 2010
We have been blessed to be a part of River Mill Academy for 9 years. As with any organization, there have been ups and downs. Regardless, we have always been able to count on solid teaching, attainable future goals and a safe environment. We truly believe that our children would not have received a better education in traditional public schools. Right decisions are always right when direct participation and discussion is involved. Taking for granted that things are always as they appear leads to misunderstanding and misinterpretation. Get involved without gossip and truly be an example to your children and the other students. They learn from you as much as they learn from the teachers.
Posted: May 9, 2010
We may have not made the right decision.... 1/3 of our fourth graders class failed EOG testing and 1/4 of our 5th graders class failed EOGs.
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