Graham High School is a high school located in Graham, North Carolina.
Serving 828 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 828 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Graduation Rate: 77% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Graham High serves the northeast part of Graham, NC, covering an area of approximately 23.1 square miles. Families within the zone typically have a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge located about 4.8 miles away.
- 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 828 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
828 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Graham 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 Graham High School is 0.67, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)55-59%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 32-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
44%
22%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Black
35%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
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
77%
86.5%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)70.4%
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 (22-23)
5%
3%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #1273 out of 2,617 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?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Graham High School is 77%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86.5%.
How many students attend Graham High School?
828 students attend Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Graham High School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Graham High School?
Graham High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graham High School offer ?
Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Graham High School part of?
Graham High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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