Alamance-burlington Schools School District
School District · Burlington, North Carolina
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
36
20 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,925
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Avg Rating
4.5
out of 10
Schools
36
20 elem, 7 mid, 8 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,925
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.8:1
Evaluating Alamance-burlington Schools?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Alamance-burlington Schools as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Abss Early College at Acc
Graham · High. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Hawfields Middle
Mebane · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
Mebane · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
North Carolina rank
#116 of 116
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.7
below North Carolina avg
Per-pupil spending
$11,925
$1,187 vs North Carolina median
District size
22,477 students
Much larger than North Carolina median
The short answer
Alamance-burlington Schools ranks #116 of 116 North Carolina districts by overall school rating. Alamance-burlington Schools's schools with real test data average 4.5/10 across 36 schools. Its top-rated schools are Abss Early College at Acc (7.2/10), Hawfields Middle (7.0/10), and Audrey W. Garrett Elementary (6.9/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 6.9/10 despite 61% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.8 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Alamance-burlington Schools schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Alamance-burlington Schools
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (36 of 36). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Abss Early College at Acc | 7.2 / 10 |
| 2 | Hawfields Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 3 | Audrey W. Garrett Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 4 | E M Yoder Elementary | 6.9 / 10 |
| 5 | Marvin B Smith Elementary | 6.7 / 10 |
| 6 | Edwin M Holt Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 7 | Western Alamance High | 6.2 / 10 |
| 8 | Walter M Williams High | 5.9 / 10 |
| 9 | Southern Alamance High | 5.5 / 10 |
| 10 | Altamahaw-ossipee Elementary | 5.4 / 10 |
See all 36 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Alamance-burlington Schools
Alamance-burlington Schools is a Burlington, North Carolina school district serving 36 schools. The district educates 22,477 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.8:1. The district invests $11,925 per student annually.
With an average rating of 4.5/10, Alamance-burlington Schools demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Abss Early College at Acc, which has a composite score of 7.2/10.
In standardized testing, Alamance-burlington Schools students show an average math proficiency of 45.5% and ELA proficiency of 43.1%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools , 7 middle schools , and 8 high schools.
District Map
Schools in Alamance-burlington Schools, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Alamance-burlington Schools with test data.
Schools in Alamance-burlington Schools
36 schools Elementary Schools 20
Middle Schools 7
High Schools 8
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Burlington
- Total Enrollment
- 22,477
- Teachers (FTE)
- 1,427
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alamance-burlington Schools?
Alamance-burlington Schools has 36 schools in total — 20 elementary, 7 middle, and 8 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Alamance-burlington Schools?
The average composite rating for Alamance-burlington Schools is 4.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Alamance-burlington Schools?
Alamance-burlington Schools spends $11,925 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Alamance-burlington Schools?
The average student-teacher ratio in Alamance-burlington Schools is 15.8:1.
What is the top-rated school in Alamance-burlington Schools?
Abss Early College at Acc is the highest-rated school in Alamance-burlington Schools with a composite score of 7.2/10.
What are the test scores in Alamance-burlington Schools?
Across schools in Alamance-burlington Schools with test data, the average math proficiency is 45.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 43.1%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Alamance-burlington Schools compare to other districts in North Carolina?
Alamance-burlington Schools has an average school rating of 4.5/10 across 36 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in North Carolina by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 4.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 45.5%
- ELA Proficiency
- 43.1%
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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