Serving 913 students in grades 9-12, Graham 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 55-59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 85% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 913 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 85%
- Graduation Rate: 80-84% (Btm 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Graham High School's student population of 913 students has grown by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 57 teachers has grown by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
913 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
57 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Graham High School ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Graham High School is 0.67, 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
#1273 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
15:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
49%
20%
Black
27%
25%
White
15%
44%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
80-84%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
67%
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 Graham High School's ranking?
Graham High School is ranked #1273 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Graham High School often compared to?
Graham High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Eastern Alamance High School, Hugh M Cummings High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Graham High School?
The graduation rate of Graham High School is 80-84%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Graham High School?
913 students attend Graham High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Graham High School students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 15% of students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Graham High School?
Graham High School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Graham High School offer ?
Graham High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Graham High School part of?
Graham High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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