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#2589 of 2,648 schools in NC
Graham High
High School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Graham, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools high school where students score 21 points below what's typical for similar communities.
903 Trollinger Road, Graham, NC 27253
- Math 11% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 39% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 78.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Graham High score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 34 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 25% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 40% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Graham High 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 13Car-Dependent
- Bike 35Somewhat 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hugh M Cummings HighEnrollment path unverified | 2.4 | 9–12 | 1.2 mi | 813 | Compare → |
| Ray Street AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–12 | 1.2 mi | 30 | Compare → |
| Positive Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.1 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| River Mill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 768 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Alamance-burlington Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #32 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
Graham High is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham High
Graham High is a public high school in Graham, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 744 students in grades 9th-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,589 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham High
What grades does Graham High serve?
Graham High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Graham High?
Graham High has an enrollment of approximately 744 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham High is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham High rank in NC?
Graham High ranks #2,589 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Graham High's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.8 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 Graham High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham High has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 40% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Graham High a charter school?
No, Graham High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham High a Title I school?
No, Graham High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham High?
99.1% of students at Graham High 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 744
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 78.4%
- Phone
- (336) 570-6440
- 4-Year Graduation
- 78.0%
- 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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