- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Graham, NC
Graham High
Federal NCES profile for Graham High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003000009
👥 S:T ratio 41
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 45
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Graham High earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #2 of 3
- high schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.8:1
- students per teacher
- 67.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Graham High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High ranks #2 of 3 high schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000009 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-169 students YoY
Graham High shrank from 913 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-18.5%).
Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 48.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-169 students YoY 370003000009 · Graham, NC High · MID · TRAD
828 enr · 14.8:1 · 67.0% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Graham High shrank from 913 students in 2022-23 to 744 in 2023-24 (-18.5%). Teacher FTE lost 56.7 → 48.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Graham 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
- Eastern Alaman
Eastern Alamance High
952 students
- Hawfields Midd
Hawfields Middle
864 students
- This school
Graham High
828 students
What this shows Graham High reports 828 students on the CCD universe file.
How Graham High compares
Graham 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 | 14.8:1 | ▼ 6% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.0% | ▲ 2% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 828 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.8:1
Leaner classes than 49% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
828
Bigger than 87% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
67.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 2% above 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
14.8:1
students per teacher
- 6% below state mean
Top 46% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 54% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
65.9%
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 276 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
235
in-school suspensions + 148 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 28.4 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 46.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 44.3%
African American 35.3%
White 13.2%
Two or More 5.6%
Asian 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.7%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 65.8/100
Simpson diversity index - at 65.8, Graham High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 7
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 Graham High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Southern Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Graham 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
- 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 (~828 students)
Frequently asked questions about Graham High
How many students attend Graham High?
Graham High has 828 students enrolled. It is a high school in Graham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 913 (2022-23) → 744 (2023-24), down 169.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Graham High?
The student-teacher ratio at Graham High is 14.8:1, which is 6% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 6% 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 Graham High?
67.0% of students at Graham High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Graham High?
The largest demographic group at Graham High is Hispanic or Latino at 44.3% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 65.8/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Graham High?
Graham High has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (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 Graham High rank among high schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Graham High ranks #2 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 Graham 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.