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#2112 of 2,648 schools in NC

Millennium Charter Academy

School · Millennium Charter Academy

500 Old Springs Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Charter

Enrollment

661

Student-Teacher

16.1:1

Score

4.7

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

North Carolina schools

#2,112 of 2,648

In Mount Airy

#11 of 11

public schools

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Millennium Charter Academy

4.7/10

School in Mount Airy · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

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6.0/10

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About Millennium Charter Academy

Millennium Charter Academy is a public school in Mount Airy, NC, part of Millennium Charter Academy. Millennium Charter Academy serves approximately 661 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 16.1:1 student-teacher ratio. Millennium Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,112 of 2,648 schools in NC.

Structured state assessment records for Millennium Charter Academy show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

How it compares1.5 pts below NC schools
  • This school 4.7 · Below Average
  • NC avg 6.2

What Parents Should Know

Test scores at Millennium Charter Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

Millennium Charter Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.1Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data15
Annual Change-1.59 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2025
TrendDeclining
Academics4.3Below Average25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency45.2% (2025 NC)
Reading/ELA Proficiency51.4% (2025 NC)
Math vs. State Avg-10.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-2.2 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2025 NC, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)77% (model expectation from 2025 NC)
vs. Expected-28.6 pts
Adjusted Percentile24th
College Readiness4.2Below Average30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate84.5%
AP Participation1.8%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment4.3Below Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$9,785
Chronic Absenteeism26%

Millennium Charter Academy — Students at Millennium Charter Academy score 48% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 77%).

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Test Scores NC NC (2024-25)

Math Proficiency 54.7% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
56.8% (2025 NC)
ELA Proficiency 59.5% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
School
State
52.7% (2025 NC)

Based on 42 test records from NC state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

↓ Declining

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
79%
ELA
72%
2010
Math
84%
ELA
78%
2011
Math
85%
ELA
80%
2012
Math
50%
ELA
54%
2013
Math
53%
ELA
59%
2014
Math
54%
ELA
59%
2015
Math
57%
ELA
62%
2016
Math
56%
ELA
58%
2017
Math
56%
ELA
60%
2018
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2019
Math
50%
ELA
60%
2020*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2021*
Math
52%
ELA
64%
2022
Math
51.7%
ELA
58.4%
2025
Math
45.5%
ELA
51.5%

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 6.1/10.

How Millennium Charter Academy Compares

See how Millennium Charter Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
4.7/10
20th percentile in NC
Academic
4.3/10
Below Average
Growth
6.1/10
Average
Environment
4.3/10
Below Average
AP Courses
3
State avg: 3
Sports
5
2 boys' · 3 girls'
Advanced STEM
4/5
Subjects offered

Funding & Resources

Teaching Staff
16:1 student-teacher ratio
41 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
26.0%

Programs & Offerings

AP/IB Programs3 AP courses offered
1.8% participation·State avg: 3 AP courses·CRDC 2021-22
Athletics5sports offered
2 boys'·3 girls'·5 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC 2021-22
Advanced STEM Courses4 of 5 advanced subjects offered
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics·CRDC 2021-22

Data as of 2021-22 · Source: CRDC via Urban Institute · Learn more

Location

500 Old Springs Rd, Mount Airy, NC 27030

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering Millennium Charter Academy may also want to explore other schools in the area. Gladesboro Elementary (rated 9.0/10, 11.8 miles away, in nearby Hillsville), which scores notably higher. Another option is Blue Ridge Elementary (rated 8.9/10, 7.6 miles away, in nearby Ararat), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Pilot Mountain Middle (rated 8.5/10, 10.6 miles away, in nearby Pilot Mountain), which scores notably higher. For more schools in Mount Airy, see our Mount Airy schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 11.3 mi
School Distance Rating
Jones Intermediate Mount Airy 1.0 mi 6.0
Mount Airy High Mount Airy 1.0 mi 6.9
Mount Airy Middle Mount Airy 1.4 mi 6.6
Bruce H. Tharrington Primary Mount Airy 1.8 mi 6.8
Flat Rock Elementary Mount Airy 1.6 mi 5.5
Franklin Elementary Mount Airy 2.6 mi 6.9
J Sam Gentry Middle Mount Airy 3.4 mi 6.6
Meadowview Magnet Middle Mount Airy 3.9 mi 6.7
WHITE PLAINS CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Mount Airy 4.7 mi 6.3
North Surry High Mount Airy 4.3 mi 5.1
White Plains Elementary Mount Airy 6.1 mi 7.5
Westfield Elementary Pilot Mountain 6.9 mi 5.5
Blue Ridge Elementary Ararat 7.6 mi 8.9
St. Paul Cana 7.9 mi 8.3
Pilot Mountain Middle Pilot Mountain 10.6 mi 8.5
Gladesboro Elementary Hillsville 11.8 mi 9.0
East Surry High Pilot Mountain 10.8 mi 6.7
Rockford Elementary Dobson 11.4 mi 7.5
Dobson Elementary Dobson 11.0 mi 7.8
Surry Early College Dobson 11.3 mi 8.1

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 27030 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$47,213

Median Home Value

$153,100

Median Rent

$727/mo

Population

36,350

College Educated

17.8%

Homeownership

69.9%

Avg Commute

22.9 min

Poverty Rate

19.7%

Median Age

44.7

Similar Schools

Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings

School Rating
WAYNE CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Goldsboro, NC 4.8
WILMINGTON CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Wilmington, NC 4.6
ASHEVILLE CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Swannanoa, NC 5.0
Carolina International School Concord, NC 5.0
GASTON CHRISTIAN SCHOOL Gastonia, NC 5.1
NEW BERN CHRISTIAN ACADEMY New Bern, NC 5.1

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Millennium Charter Academy

What grades does Millennium Charter Academy serve?

Millennium Charter Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Millennium Charter Academy?

Millennium Charter Academy has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Millennium Charter Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Millennium Charter Academy is 16.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Millennium Charter Academy rank in NC?

Millennium Charter Academy ranks #2,112 of 2,648 schools in NC.

What is Millennium Charter Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Millennium Charter Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Millennium Charter Academy?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Millennium Charter Academy has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).

Is Millennium Charter Academy a charter school?

Yes, Millennium Charter Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Millennium Charter Academy a Title I school?

No, Millennium Charter Academy is not currently a Title I school.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
6 Car-Dependent
Bike Score
3 Somewhat Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
661
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
41
Type
regular
Setting
Distant Town
County
Surry County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
26.0%
4-Year Graduation
84.5%

District

Millennium Charter Academy
District Enrollment
661
Schools in District
1
Per-Pupil Spending
$9,785
District Rank
#1 of 1

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