Serving 221 students in grades 9-13, Abss Early College At Acc ranks in the top 5% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥80% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 28:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-13
- Enrollment: 221 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 28:1
- Minority Enrollment: 55%
- Graduation Rate: ≥90% (Top 30% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5%
- Math Proficiency: ≥80% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≥90% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Abss Early College At Acc ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Abss Early College At Acc's student population of 221 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 8 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-13
Total Students
221 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
8 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Abss Early College At Acc ranks within the top 5% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Abss Early College At Acc is 0.68, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 2617 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥80%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
28:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
4%
4%
Hispanic
33%
20%
Black
11%
25%
White
45%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
57%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Abss Early College At Acc's ranking?
Abss Early College At Acc is ranked #89 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Abss Early College At Acc often compared to?
Abss Early College At Accis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≥80% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while ≥90% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Abss Early College At Acc?
The graduation rate of Abss Early College At Acc is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Abss Early College At Acc?
221 students attend Abss Early College At Acc.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Abss Early College At Acc students are White, 33% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Abss Early College At Acc?
Abss Early College At Acc has a student ration of 28:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Abss Early College At Acc offer ?
Abss Early College At Acc offers enrollment in grades 9-13
What school district is Abss Early College At Acc part of?
Abss Early College At Acc is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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