Serving 841 students in grades 9-12, Graham High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is approximately equal to the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 841 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Graduation Rate: 78% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Graham High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
School Overview
Graham High School's student population of 841 students has grown by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
841 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1057 out of 2568 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
47%
20%
Black
29%
25%
White
16%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
78%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Graham High School's ranking?
Graham High School is ranked #1057 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Graham High School often compared to?
Graham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Alamance High School, Hugh M Cummings High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 45-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Graham High School is 78%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Graham High School?
841 students attend Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
47% of Graham High School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham High School?
Graham High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Graham High School offer ?
Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Graham High School part of?
Graham High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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