Southern Alamance High School is a public high school located in Graham, North Carolina, United States. It is one of seven high schools in the Alamance-Burlington School System.
Serving 1,178 students in grades 9-12, Southern Alamance High School ranks in the top 30% 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 57% (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 38% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,178 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 38%
- Graduation Rate: 92% (Top 20% in NC)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30%
- Math Proficiency: 60-64% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 57% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Southern Alamance High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Southern Alamance High School's student population of 1,178 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 67 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,178 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
67 teachers
Year Founded
1960
School Rankings
Southern Alamance High School ranks within the top 30% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Alamance High School is 0.57, 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
#716 out of 2617 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
63%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
19%
21%
Black
12%
25%
White
62%
43%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
92%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
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: Patriot
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Alamance High School's ranking?
Southern Alamance High School is ranked #716 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Alamance High School often compared to?
Southern Alamance High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Alamance High School, Eastern 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 57% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Southern Alamance High School?
The graduation rate of Southern Alamance High School is 92%, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Southern Alamance High School?
1,178 students attend Southern Alamance High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
62% of Southern Alamance High School students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Southern Alamance High School?
Southern 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 Southern Alamance High School offer ?
Southern Alamance High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Alamance High School part of?
Southern Alamance High School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools School District.
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