- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Mebane, NC
Eastern Alamance High
Federal NCES profile for Eastern Alamance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 37/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003000006
👥 S:T ratio 40
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Eastern Alamance High earns 37/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 7
- public schools in Mebane · Resource Index
- 37
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Eastern Alamance High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Alamance High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000006 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-134 students YoY
Eastern Alamance High shrank from 1,256 students in 2022-23 to 1,122 in 2023-24 (-10.7%).
Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-134 students YoY 370003000006 · Mebane, NC High · MID · TRAD
952 enr · 15.1:1 · 45.2% lunch · RII 37
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Eastern Alamance High shrank from 1,256 students in 2022-23 to 1,122 in 2023-24 (-10.7%). Teacher FTE added 63.8 → 64.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Eastern Alamance High 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
- This school
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance Middle
837 students
What this shows Eastern Alamance High reports 952 students on the CCD universe file.
How Eastern Alamance High compares
Eastern Alamance High is a shrinking campus on CCD: 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 | 15.1:1 | ▼ 4% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.2% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 952 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.1:1
Leaner classes than 46% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
952
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
15.1:1
students per teacher
- 4% below state mean
Top 50% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 50% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
42.6%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 317 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
159
in-school suspensions + 82 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 16.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 25.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 35.4%
African American 29.0%
Hispanic or Latino 26.7%
Two or More 8.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.6%
Asian 0.3%
Largest group: White at 35.4% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.3, Eastern Alamance High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
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 Eastern Alamance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Eastern Alamance High'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
- 864
- Students per teacher
- 21.6:1
- Resource Index
- 28/100
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~952 students)
Frequently asked questions about Eastern Alamance High
How many students attend Eastern Alamance High?
Eastern Alamance High has 952 students enrolled. It is a high school in Mebane, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,256 (2022-23) → 1,122 (2023-24), down 134.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eastern Alamance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Eastern Alamance High is 15.1:1, which is 4% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 4% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Eastern Alamance High?
45.2% of students at Eastern Alamance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Eastern Alamance High?
The largest demographic group at Eastern Alamance High is White at 35.4% of enrollment, in Mebane, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Eastern Alamance High?
Eastern Alamance High has a Resource Investment Index of 37/100 (typical 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 Eastern Alamance High rank among public schools in Mebane?
By Resource Investment Index, Eastern Alamance High ranks #3 of 7 public schools in Mebane, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Mebane on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Eastern Alamance High, 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.