Photo: Alamance County NC · CC BY-SA 3.0Graham’s public schools score below 66% of North Carolina districts on tests and graduation
On the state reading tests, 39% of Graham’s students scored proficient, below the North Carolina average (50%). The grade covers the public school district serving Graham, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within North Carolina, not nationally.
From North Carolina state tests taken in spring 2022, when 100% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
Graham’s schools, in brief
Against towns with similar incomes
Among the 324 North Carolina towns with household incomes within a quarter of Graham’s, its schools beat 23%, lower than their 34% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Results trail the state
In spring 2022, 39% of tested students were proficient in reading and 41% in math, against 50% and 51% statewide; 100% of students in the tested grades sat the tests. The grade ↓
Graduation
85% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina. Districts ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $11,818 per student, against $13,045 across North Carolina (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓
Two elementary schools, then one middle and two high schools
Which school depends on the address at every step. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
River Mill Academy and Alamance Community School are in town. Alamance Virtual School, an online school, is based here too; it isn’t counted as a local school. Every school ↓
Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.
What’s behind Graham’s grade
C: better than 34% of North Carolina school districts, #247 of 290 North Carolina towns. Both inputs trail the North Carolina average; graduation is the closer of the two to typical.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Graham, with each school’s own grade.
Pre-K in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
Kindergarten in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Graham · depends on your address
South Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 518 students · 15:1 students per teacher
North Graham Elementary
Grades PK–5 · 362 students · 14:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Graham
Graham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 553 students · 18:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Graham
Graham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 553 students · 18:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Graham
Graham Middle
Grades 6–8 · 553 students · 18:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Graham · depends on your address
Graham High
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 18:1 students per teacher
ABSS Early College at ACC
Grades 9–12 · 247 students · 30:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Graham · depends on your address
Graham High
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 18:1 students per teacher
ABSS Early College at ACC
Grades 9–12 · 247 students · 30:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Graham · depends on your address
Graham High
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 18:1 students per teacher
ABSS Early College at ACC
Grades 9–12 · 247 students · 30:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Graham · depends on your address
Graham High
Grades 9–12 · 828 students · 18:1 students per teacher
ABSS Early College at ACC
Grades 9–12 · 247 students · 30:1 students per teacher
Graham’s public schools are run by Alamance-Burlington Schools, which also serves Alamance, Burlington, Elon and Gibsonville and others. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.
The district
Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.
Well below the state in reading
Graham vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the North Carolina towns that share Graham’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Graham | C | Alamance-Burlington Schools |
| Burlington | C | Alamance-Burlington Schools |
| Haw River | C | Alamance-Burlington Schools |
All 2 neighbors share Alamance-Burlington Schools with Graham, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Graham
9 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with North Carolina’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).
Questions about Graham’s schools
Are Graham’s schools good?
On North Carolina’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Graham children attend score below 66% of North Carolina’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C Schools grade, #247 of 290 North Carolina towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 23%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Graham in?
Alamance-Burlington Schools, which runs grades PK–12 and enrolls 22,661 students in 37 schools (2024–25).
Where do Graham kids go to high school?
One of 2 high schools, depending on your address: Graham High and ABSS Early College at ACC.
What is Graham’s graduation rate?
85% of the class of 2023 in Alamance-Burlington Schools graduated in four years, against 86% across North Carolina.
How much does Graham spend per student?
$11,818 in Alamance-Burlington Schools (FY2024), against $13,045 across North Carolina. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Parents talk
What Graham families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Graham → They have their own page.
School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within North Carolina. Stars are from neighbors.