For the 2024-25 school year, there are 13 public high schools serving 9,537 students in Alamance County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC are Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Clover Garden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamance County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Alamance County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Alamance County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is more than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Alamance High School, with 92% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 54% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alamance County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abss Early College At Acc
Magnet School
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Grades: 9-13
| 221 students
Rank: #22.
River Mill Academy
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Grades: K-12
| 771 students
Rank: #33.
Clover Garden
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Grades: K-12
| 685 students
Rank: #44.
Western Alamance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Grades: 9-12
| 1,036 students
Rank: #55.
Southern Alamance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
631 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Grades: 9-12
| 1,360 students
Rank: #66.
The Hawbridge School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Grades: K-12
| 585 students
Rank: #77.
Eastern Alamance High School
Magnet School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Mebane Rogers
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Grades: 9-12
| 1,256 students
Rank: #88.
Walter M Williams High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Grades: 9-12
| 1,343 students
Rank: #99.
Graham High School
Magnet School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Grades: 9-12
| 913 students
Rank: #1010.
Alamance Virtual School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Grades: K-12
| 343 students
Rank: #1111.
Hugh M Cummings High School
Magnet School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Grades: 9-12
| 981 students
Rank: #1212.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
Magnet School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 43 students
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
Magnet School
Magnet School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Alamance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Charter School
Charter School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Grades: 6-12
| 70 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC include Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Clover Garden.
How many public high schools are located in Alamance County?
13 public high schools are located in Alamance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamance County?
Alamance County public high schools minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 54% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alamance County include: Walter M Williams High School vs. Western Alamance High School, River Mill Academy vs. Clover Garden, Clover Garden vs. River Mill Academy
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