River Mill Academy

Graham, North Carolina — 1 schools

771
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,227
Per-Pupil Spending
Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

River Mill Academy operates 1 public schools serving 771 students, placing it among the smaller districts in North Carolina. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 other schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 780 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Alamance County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,227 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 24.4% local, 68.9% state, and 6.7% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 32/100, ranked #202 of 293 in North Carolina against a state average of 45 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 1 of 1 schools offering Advanced Placement (6 AP courses district-wide), a 780:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 14.5% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 62.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% African American across the district's schools.

River Mill Academy accounts for 100.0% of all River Mill Academy student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means River Mill Academy-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: other. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

River Mill Academy student-counselor ratio is 780:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

River Mill Academy chronic absenteeism rate is 14.5% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.7%
Federal
68.9%
State
24.4%
Local

Funding Equity

32
Equity Score
202 / 293
State Rank
45
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Alamance County county, where this district is located.

$992
Studio/mo
$1,230
1 BR/mo
$1,348
2 BR/mo
$1,670
3 BR/mo
$1,972
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in River Mill Academy.

White 62.7%
Hispanic or Latino 15.6%
African American 14.5%
Asian 1.4%
Multiracial 5.6%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

1 / 1
Schools with AP
6 AP courses total
780:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
14.5%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in River Mill Academy

School Enrollment
River Mill Academy
Charter
780

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in River Mill Academy?

River Mill Academy has 1 schools, including 1 other. Total enrollment is 771 students.

How much does River Mill Academy spend per student?

River Mill Academy spends $12,227 per student. The district has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #202 in North Carolina.

What is the average rent near River Mill Academy?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Alamance County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of River Mill Academy?

River Mill Academy students are 62.7% White, 15.6% Hispanic or Latino, 14.5% African American, 1.4% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for River Mill Academy?

River Mill Academy has an equity score of 32/100, ranking #202 out of 293 districts in North Carolina. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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