Very Good
#830 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 31% in state
Abss Early College at Acc
High School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Graham, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools high school where students score 31 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO Box 8000, Graham, NC 27253
- Math 97% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 100% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 90%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Abss Early College at Acc score 98% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 9 points since 2019, reaching 98% in 2025, across a 10-year record (2016–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2016-2025) · reading/ELA 88% (multi-year average, 2016-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
31.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Abss Early College at Acc sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 14Car-Dependent
- Bike 12Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,248/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Graham), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$62,020
Median home value
$212,300
Median rent
$975/mo
College educated
24.3%
Homeownership
66.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27253; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
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No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Alamance-burlington Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #1 of 36
- District spending per student
- $11,925NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 18.4%Census SAIPE · 2024
Abss Early College at Acc is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Abss Early College at Acc
Abss Early College at Acc is a public high school in Graham, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 231 students in grades 9th-UG with a 28.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 out of 10 and ranks #830 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Abss Early College at Acc
What grades does Abss Early College at Acc serve?
Abss Early College at Acc serves students in grades 9th through UG.
How many students attend Abss Early College at Acc?
Abss Early College at Acc has an enrollment of approximately 231 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abss Early College at Acc?
The student-teacher ratio at Abss Early College at Acc is 28.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Abss Early College at Acc rank in NC?
Abss Early College at Acc ranks #830 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Abss Early College at Acc's MySchoolScout rating?
Abss Early College at Acc has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.2 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 Abss Early College at Acc?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Abss Early College at Acc has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2025).
Is Abss Early College at Acc a charter school?
No, Abss Early College at Acc is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Abss Early College at Acc a Title I school?
No, Abss Early College at Acc is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Abss Early College at Acc?
31.2% of students at Abss Early College at Acc qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – UG
- Enrollment
- 231
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 28.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 8
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.6%
- Phone
- (336) 506-4001
- 4-Year Graduation
- 90%+
- Area population (ZIP 27253)
- 32,688
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 38.9
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 27253; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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