Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, South Graham Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 518 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 84%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 35% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: South Graham Elementary serves a central area of Graham, NC, covering approximately 7.2 square miles, with most students living within a 5 to 10-minute drive of the school. The furthest edge of the attendance zone is about 2.5 miles away, while the average distance from the school to the zone boundary is approximately 1.6 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
South Graham Elementary School's student population of 518 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
518 students
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
South Graham Elementary School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of South Graham Elementary School is 0.69, 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
#1986 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)37%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
5%
Hispanic
44%
22%
Black
30%
24%
White
16%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)29%
28.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
99%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
4%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is South Graham Elementary School's ranking?
South Graham Elementary School is ranked #1986 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are South Graham Elementary School often compared to?
South Graham Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like North Graham Elementary School, R Homer Andrews Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend South Graham Elementary School?
518 students attend South Graham Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of South Graham Elementary School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are Black, 16% of students are White, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of South Graham Elementary School?
South Graham Elementary School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does South Graham Elementary School offer ?
South Graham Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is South Graham Elementary School part of?
South Graham Elementary School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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