- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
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 50/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003002972
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 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 50/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 98% of North Carolina schools.
- #1 of 3
- high schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 50
- Resource Index · Higher
- 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 →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+10 students YoY
Abss Early College at Acc held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+10 students YoY 370003002972 · Graham, NC High · SMALL · TRAD
247 enr · 30.9:1 · 30.8% lunch · RII 50
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Abss Early College at Acc held near 231 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+10 headcount). Teacher FTE held 8.3 → 8.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Abss Early College at Acc in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Walter M Willi
Walter M Williams High
1,206 students
- Southern Alama
Southern Alamance High
1,148 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance High
1,138 students
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school 247
Abss Early College at Acc
247 students
What this shows Abss Early College at Acc reports 247 students on the CCD universe file.
How Abss Early College at Acc compares
Abss Early College at Acc held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs 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 methodology
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
$11,925
per pupil, district-wide
- below North Carolina avg of $12,294
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.
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
District finance for Alamance-Burlington Schools reports $11,925 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
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
- 1,148
- 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.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~247 students)
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. CCD year-over-year: 221 (2022-23) → 231 (2023-24), nearly flat (+10).
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 50/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. 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.
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.