Enrollment
247
North Carolina · 2024-25 NCES data
High school (grades 9-12) · Graham, NC
Abss Early College at Acc
Federal NCES profile for Abss Early College at Acc, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 42/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003002972
👥 S:T ratio 0
📚 AP courses 10
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 81
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Abss Early College at Acc earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 42
- Resource Index · Typical
- 30.9:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 30.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Abss Early College at Acc has class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Abss Early College at Acc ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003002972 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
8.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
30.9:1
vs 15.8:1 North Carolina avg
+96% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
30.8%
vs 66.0% North Carolina avg
-53% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Abss Early College at Acc compares with North Carolina and U.S. medians
What stands out at Abss Early College at Acc
Abss Early College at Acc is a mid-sized high school in Graham, North Carolina, enrolling 247 students.
Class loads run heavy: 30.9:1 is larger than about 98% of North Carolina schools and 96% above the 15.8:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 30.8% free-meal eligibility runs 53% below the North Carolina average.
Enrollment of 247 puts it in the smaller third of North Carolina schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 2,698 scored North Carolina schools.
Against 102 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #62.
Its student body is led by White (44%) and Hispanic or Latino (30%) (diversity index 69/100).
On the academic-pipeline side it reports 2 Advanced Placement courses.
Counselor coverage is strong, about 247 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Attendance holds up well here: only 7.7% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Its district draws 23.4% of revenue from federal sources, an above-typical federal share that tends to track a higher-need student population.
Among Graham's high schools, it stands alongside Southern Alamance High (1,148 students): Abss Early College at Acc is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (30.9:1 vs 15.5:1).
Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students) and Southern Alamance High (1,148 students) alongside Abss Early College at Acc.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Abss Early College at Acc compares
Abss Early College at Acc on the metrics families compare, against North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 30.9:1 | ▲ 96% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.8% | ▼ 53% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 247 | top 84% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
30.9:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
247
Bigger than 25% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
30.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 53% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
30.9:1
students per teacher
- 96% above state mean
Top 98% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 2% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
7.7%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$12,211
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,017
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors1.0 FTE
Per 247 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 43.7%
Hispanic or Latino 30.0%
African American 14.2%
Two or More 6.5%
Asian 4.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.8%
Largest group: White at 43.7% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 69.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 69.2, Abss Early College at Acc is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 2
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Alamance-Burlington Schools, which includes Abss Early College at Acc.
$12,211
Per student
+2%
vs North Carolina
Avg $12,017
-26%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 18.4%
State 58.2%
Federal 23.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Abss Early College at Acc Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Abss Early College at Acc's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 1,148
- Students per teacher
- 15.5:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 1,138
- Students per teacher
- 18.1:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 952
- Students per teacher
- 15.1:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
Similar high schools in Graham
2 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Similar high schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of North Carolina, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Abss Early College at Acc
How many students attend Abss Early College at Acc?
Abss Early College at Acc has 247 students enrolled. It is a high school in Graham, NC.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Abss Early College at Acc?
The student-teacher ratio at Abss Early College at Acc is 30.9:1, which is 96% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 97% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Abss Early College at Acc?
30.8% of students at Abss Early College at Acc are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Abss Early College at Acc?
The largest demographic group at Abss Early College at Acc is White at 43.7% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 69.2/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Abss Early College at Acc?
Abss Early College at Acc has a Resource Investment Index of 42/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 5 factors: student-teacher ratio, AP course offerings, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Abss Early College at Acc rank among high schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Abss Early College at Acc ranks #1 of 3 high schools in Graham, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all high schools in Graham on the city page.
Is Abss Early College at Acc a good school?
Abss Early College at Acc earns 42/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Abss Early College at Acc, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Southern Alamance High (1,148 students), and Western Alamance High (1,138 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.
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