Below Average
#2183 of 2,648 schools in NC
South Mebane Elementary
Elementary School · Alamance-burlington Schools · Mebane, NC
An Alamance-burlington Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
600 S 3rd Street, Mebane, NC 27302
- Math 58% vs NC 59% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NC 53% (2025)
- 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at South Mebane Elementary score 52% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
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 52% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 55% (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
52.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where South Mebane Elementary 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 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 32Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,523/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Mebane), 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
$81,875
Median home value
$275,400
Median rent
$1,130/mo
College educated
34.2%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
7.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 27302; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bradford AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.1private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 268 | Compare → |
| E M Yoder ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 318 | Compare → |
| Audrey W. Garrett ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | PK–5 | 2.3 mi | 666 | Compare → |
| Alamance Community SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 4.3 mi | 633 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
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
- #19 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
South Mebane Elementary is listed in Alamance-Burlington Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About South Mebane Elementary
South Mebane Elementary is a public elementary school in Mebane, NC, part of Alamance-burlington Schools, serving approximately 547 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 16.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #2,183 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about South Mebane Elementary
What grades does South Mebane Elementary serve?
South Mebane Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend South Mebane Elementary?
South Mebane Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 547 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at South Mebane Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at South Mebane Elementary is 16.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does South Mebane Elementary rank in NC?
South Mebane Elementary ranks #2,183 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is South Mebane Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
South Mebane Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 South Mebane Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, South Mebane Elementary has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is South Mebane Elementary a charter school?
No, South Mebane Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is South Mebane Elementary a Title I school?
No, South Mebane Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for South Mebane Elementary?
52.5% of students at South Mebane Elementary 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
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 547
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize Suburb
- County
- Alamance County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 26.7%
- Phone
- (919) 563-6905
- Area population (ZIP 27302)
- 34,222
- Area average commute
- 28.4 min
- Area median age
- 40.1
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 27302; 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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