For the 2024 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,359 students in 27253, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 737 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in 27253, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in 27253, NC are Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Public schools in zipcode 27253 have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 43% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in 27253, NC have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Best 27253, NC Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abss Early College At Acc
(Math: 70-79% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Grades: 9-13
| 216 students
Rank: #22.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 66%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Grades: K-12
| 790 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Alamance High School
(Math: 69% | Reading: 54%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
631 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,326 students
Rank: #44.
Graham High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 841 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 709 students
Rank: #66.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Grades: PK-5
| 574 students
Rank: #77.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 31 students
Rank: #88.
B. Everett Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
5827 Church Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Grades: K-5
| 344 students
Rank: #99.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 497 students
Rank: #1010.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 366 students
Rank: #1111.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 665 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in 27253, NC?
The top ranked public schools in 27253, NC include Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School.
How many public schools are located in 27253, NC?
11 public schools are located in 27253, NC.
What percentage of students in 27253, NC go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in 27253, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in 27253, NC?
27253, NC public schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 55% (majority Black).
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