Eastern Alamance High School is a public high school located in Mebane, North Carolina, United States. It is one of eight high schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System. The school runs on block scheduling from 8:45 am to 3:45 pm. They are currently running on a 4-block school day with semester long courses.
Serving 1,122 students in grades 9-12, Eastern Alamance High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,122 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Graduation Rate: 90% (Top 50% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 48% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Eastern Alamance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Eastern Alamance High School's student population of 1,122 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 64 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,122 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
64 teachers
Year Founded
1962
School Rankings
Eastern Alamance 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 Eastern Alamance High School is 0.71, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#845 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
Hispanic
28%
21%
Black
27%
25%
White
37%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
90%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
68%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Eagle
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eastern Alamance High School's ranking?
Eastern Alamance High School is ranked #845 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Eastern Alamance High School often compared to?
Eastern Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Alamance High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-64% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Eastern Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Eastern Alamance High School is 90%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Eastern Alamance High School?
1,122 students attend Eastern Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
37% of Eastern Alamance High School students are White, 28% of students are Hispanic, 27% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eastern Alamance High School?
Eastern Alamance High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Eastern Alamance High School offer ?
Eastern Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Eastern Alamance High School part of?
Eastern Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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