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#333 of 404 private schools in NC

Emma Lee Broady Academy

High School · Graham, NC

A private high school in Graham, NC serving grades 6th – 12th.

Private

5531 FANCY LOOP RD, Graham, NC 27253

  • 54.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Preliminary

What this rating measures

This rating reflects classroom size, instructional time, student diversity, community resources, and school characteristics. Private schools are ranked against other private schools in NC.

Classroom Attention
?Student-teacher ratio calibrated against other private schools. Lower ratios mean more individual attention. (30% of overall score)
D1.1 / 10
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Student-Teacher Ratio54.3:1
Instructional Commitment
?Total annual instructional hours based on school day length and days per year. (15% of overall score)
B5.7 / 10
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School Day Length5.5 hours
Annual Instructional Hours1,210
Diversity & Inclusion
?Racial and ethnic diversity of the student body using Simpson's diversity index. (20% of overall score)
A8.5 / 10
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Diversity Index50%
Community Context

Data not available

School Profile
?Enrollment size and grade span breadth — indicators of program depth and peer community. (15% of overall score)
A-8.3 / 10
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Enrollment163
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Score basis: Private school model

Data coverage: 80% of scoring components had data

Components scored: 4 of 5

Ranking pool: Private schools in NC

Test scores

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Test score data not yet available for this school.

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The neighborhood

Where Emma Lee Broady Academy 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 4Car-Dependent
  • Bike 13Somewhat 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

Student demographicsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Hispanic62.6%
Black32.5%
White3.7%
Asian1.2%

Source: NCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS)

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

2 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
The Hawbridge SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–121.0 mi601Compare →
Bible Wesleyan Christian SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedK–122.9 mi29Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Emma Lee Broady Academy is listed in Graham, NC; verify the current enrollment path directly.

About Emma Lee Broady Academy

Emma Lee Broady Academy is a private high school in Graham, NC, serving approximately 163 students in grades 6th-12th with a 54.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #333 of 404 private schools in NC.

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Emma Lee Broady Academy

What grades does Emma Lee Broady Academy serve?

Emma Lee Broady Academy serves students in grades 6th through 12th.

How many students attend Emma Lee Broady Academy?

Emma Lee Broady Academy has an enrollment of approximately 163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Emma Lee Broady Academy?

The student-teacher ratio at Emma Lee Broady Academy is 54.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 11:1 for private schools.

How does Emma Lee Broady Academy rank in NC?

Emma Lee Broady Academy ranks #333 of 404 private schools in NC.

What is Emma Lee Broady Academy's MySchoolScout rating?

Emma Lee Broady Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

Is Emma Lee Broady Academy a private school?

Yes, Emma Lee Broady Academy is a private coeducational school with a Nonsectarian affiliation. Private schools are not required to participate in state standardized testing, so academic performance data may be limited compared to public schools.

Is Emma Lee Broady Academy a religious school?

No, Emma Lee Broady Academy is a nonsectarian (non-religious) private school.

School factsNCES Private School Universe Survey (PSS) (SY 2021–22)

Grades
6th – 12th
Enrollment
163
Gender Split
44% M / 56% F
Student-Teacher Ratio
54.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
3
Type
private
Coed Status
coed
Affiliation
Nonsectarian
School Day
5.5 hours
Days Per Year
220 days
Setting
Fringe Rural
County
Alamance County
Area population (ZIP 27253)
32,688
Area average commute
25.4 min
Area median age
38.9
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 Private School Universe Survey (PSS) · SY 2021–22 · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · 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 a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2021–22

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