Public schools in Graham, NC
12 open public schools with an address in Graham, operated by 2 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
12
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
6,444
12 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
1
1 virtual
An overview of Graham public schools
The federal directory lists 12 public schools in Graham, NC: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. The 12 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 6,444 students, an average of 537 per school. The largest campus is Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and the largest elementary school is Alexander Wilson Elementary (609).
Alamance-Burlington Schools operates the most schools here (11), plus 1 charter, service, or other agency. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.2:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
School choice options include 1 charter school, 1 virtual school. Application windows and lotteries usually open months before the school year.
Among 6 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 5 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 5 of 6 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 75% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Graham
Elementary schools in Graham
4| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Wilson Elementary Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 609 | 16:1 | |
| B. Everett Jordan Elementary Alamance-Burlington Schools | KG–05 | 338 | 14.4:1 | |
| North Graham Elementary Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 362 | 14:1 | |
| South Graham Elementary Alamance-Burlington Schools | PK–05 | 518 | 15.2:1 |
Middle schools in Graham
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham Middle Alamance-Burlington Schools | 06–08 | 553 | 17.8:1 | |
| Southern Alamance Middle Alamance-Burlington Schools | 06–08 | 822 | 18.3:1 |
High schools in Graham
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABSS Early College at ACC Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 247 | 29.9:1 | |
| Alamance Virtual School Alamance-Burlington Schools · Virtual | 06–12 | 203 | 11.4:1 | |
| Graham High Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 828 | 18.4:1 | |
| Ray Street Academy Alamance-Burlington Schools · Alternative School | 06–12 | 36 | 2.4:1 | |
| Southern Alamance High Alamance-Burlington Schools | 09–12 | 1,148 | 18.8:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Graham
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| River Mill Academy River Mill Academy · Charter | KG–12 | 780 | 16.4:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.4%
- Hispanic30.1%
- Black20.9%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.2%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial6.6%
Enrollment-weighted across 12 Graham schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (6,444 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Graham
How many public schools are in Graham, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 12 open public schools with a location address in Graham: 4 elementary, 2 middle, 5 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 6,444 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Graham?
Schools with an address in Graham belong to 2 education agencies, led by Alamance-Burlington Schools (11 schools), River Mill Academy (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Graham?
Southern Alamance High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Graham, with 1,148 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Graham?
Yes. 1 of the 12 public schools in Graham are identified as charter schools in the NCES directory, including River Mill Academy. Charter schools are public and tuition-free, but admission usually uses an application or lottery.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Graham schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Graham public schools is 16.2:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Graham guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities