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).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,326 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 30%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20%
- Math Proficiency: 69% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
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
School Overview
Southern Alamance High School's student population of 1,326 students has declined by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 72 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,326 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
72 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Southern Alamance High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,568 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Alamance High School is 0.48, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#503 out of 2568 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
69%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
18%
20%
Black
7%
25%
White
70%
45%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
85%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Alamance High School's ranking?
Southern Alamance High School is ranked #503 out of 2,568 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Alamance High School often compared to?
Southern Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Alamance High School, Eastern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 42% NC state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Alamance High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 85%.
How many students attend Southern Alamance High School?
1,326 students attend Southern Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Southern Alamance High School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Alamance High School?
Southern Alamance High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Southern Alamance High School offer ?
Southern Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Southern Alamance High School part of?
Southern Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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