Eastern Alamance High School is a public high school located in Mebane, North Carolina, United States. It is one of eight high schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System. The school runs on block scheduling from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. They are currently running on a 4-block school day with semester long courses.
Serving 952 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Alamance High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 952 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Graduation Rate: 89% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Eastern Alamance High serves the northeastern part of Mebane, NC, covering an area of approximately 86 square miles. Families within this zone can expect a typical drive to the school of 10 to 15 minutes, with the furthest edge being about 9.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Eastern Alamance High School's student population of 952 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
952 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1962
School Calendar
School Rankings
Eastern Alamance High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eastern Alamance High School is 0.72, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)60-64%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Hispanic
27%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Black
29%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
89%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)54.8%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
100%
72%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
Showing 2015–2024. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Eagle
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Alamance High School's ranking?
Eastern Alamance High School is ranked #845 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eastern Alamance High School often compared to?
Eastern Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Southern Alamance High School, Western Alamance High School, Graham High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Alamance High School is 89%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Eastern Alamance High School?
952 students attend Eastern Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
35% of Eastern Alamance High School students are White, 29% of students are Black, 27% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eastern Alamance High School?
Eastern Alamance High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Alamance High School offer ?
Eastern Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Alamance High School part of?
Eastern Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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