Graham High vs River Mill Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Graham High
Graham · Public high · Grades 9–12
828 students
River Mill Academy
Graham · Charter other · Grades K–12
780 students
| Measure | Graham High Graham, North Carolina | River Mill Academy Graham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #473 of 528 | – |
| National rank | #15556 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 828 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.6% | – |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 46% |
| city | Graham | Graham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Mill Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 32%).
- •River Mill Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 22%).
- •River Mill Academy does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.8).
- •Graham High is the larger school with 828 students compared with 780.
- •Graham High is a public school while River Mill Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Graham High better than River Mill Academy?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Graham High and River Mill Academy?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Graham and Graham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Graham High: 828. River Mill Academy: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Graham High and River Mill Academy rank in North Carolina?
Graham High is 473rd of 528 and River Mill Academy is unranked among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).