River Mill Academy vs South Graham Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 934 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
River Mill Academy
Graham · Charter other · Grades K–12
780 students
South Graham Elementary
Graham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
| Measure | River Mill Academy Graham, North Carolina | South Graham Elementary Graham, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #1192 of 1,457 |
| National rank | – | #45756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 780 | 518 |
| Enrollment | 780 | 518 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 99.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 28% |
| city | Graham | Graham |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •River Mill Academy does better on math proficiency (46% vs 28%).
- •River Mill Academy does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 28%).
- •South Graham Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.6).
- •River Mill Academy is the larger school with 780 students compared with 518.
- •River Mill Academy is a charter school while South Graham Elementary is a public 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 River Mill Academy better than South Graham Elementary?
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 River Mill Academy and South Graham Elementary?
About 934 m in a straight line, between Graham and Graham in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
River Mill Academy: 780. South Graham Elementary: 518. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do River Mill Academy and South Graham Elementary rank in North Carolina?
River Mill Academy is unranked and South Graham Elementary is 1192nd of 1,457 among other schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).