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Graham Middle
Middle School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Graham, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools middle school where students score 29 points below what's typical for similar communities.
311 E Pine Street, Graham, NC 27253
- Math 16% vs NC 54% (2025)
- Reading 20% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Graham Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 46%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 50 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 18% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 29% (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 36 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
99.4%
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 Middle 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 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 59Bikeable
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Broadview MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 3.4 | 6–8 | 1.5 mi | 505 | Compare → |
| River Mill AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.9 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 768 | Compare → |
| Positive Day SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 2–12 | 2.3 mi | 26 | Compare → |
| Burlington Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | PK–12 | 2.7 mi | 611 | 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.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Alamance-burlington Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #36 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 Middle is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Graham Middle
Graham Middle is a public middle school in Graham, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 469 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 out of 10 and ranks #2,640 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Graham Middle
What grades does Graham Middle serve?
Graham Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Graham Middle?
Graham Middle has an enrollment of approximately 469 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham Middle is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Graham Middle rank in NC?
Graham Middle ranks #2,640 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Graham Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Graham Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.0 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 Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Graham Middle has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Graham Middle a charter school?
No, Graham Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Graham Middle a Title I school?
No, Graham Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Graham Middle?
99.4% of students at Graham Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 469
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 31
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 59.7%
- Phone
- (336) 570-6460
- 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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