Western Alamance High School vs. Southern Alamance High School
Should I attend Western Alamance High School or Southern Alamance High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Southern Alamance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,052 students in grades 9-12, Western Alamance 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 44% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Serving 1,326 students in grades 9-12, Southern Alamance High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 30% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 55% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,052 students
1,326 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
72 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1049 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#503 out of 2568 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
44%
69%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
54%
Graduation Rate
86%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
313
384
Grade 10 Students
250
311
Grade 11 Students
269
314
Grade 12 Students
220
317
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
18%
% Black
11%
7%
% White
65%
70%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
22%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
