For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 6,087 students in Graham, NC (there are , serving 795 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Graham, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Graham, NC are Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 42% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Graham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Schools in Graham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Abss Early College At Acc
(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
| 231 students
Rank: #22.
River Mill Academy
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
| 768 students
Rank: #33.
Southern Alamance High 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
| 1,178 students
Rank: #44.
Graham High 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
| 744 students
Rank: #55.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Grades: PK-5
| 602 students
Rank: #66.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #77.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Grades: PK-5
| 493 students
Rank: #88.
B. Everett Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
5827 Church Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Grades: K-5
| 343 students
Rank: #99.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Grades: PK-5
| 368 students
Rank: #1010.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #1111.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative 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
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Graham, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Graham, NC include Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School.
How many public schools are located in Graham?
11 public schools are located in Graham.
What percentage of students in Graham go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Graham are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Graham?
Graham public schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Graham are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Graham include: B. Everett Jordan Elementary School vs. Alexander Wilson Elementary School, South Graham Elementary School vs. North Graham Elementary School, Ray Street Academy vs. Southern Alamance High School
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