- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Graham, NC
Southern Alamance High
Federal NCES profile for Southern Alamance High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370003000016
👥 S:T ratio 38
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 23
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Alamance High earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #3 of 3
- high schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 15.5:1
- students per teacher
- 40.3%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Alamance High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Alamance High ranks #3 of 3 high schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000016 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-182 students YoY
Southern Alamance High shrank from 1,360 students in 2022-23 to 1,178 in 2023-24 (-13.4%).
Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 67.3 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-182 students YoY 370003000016 · Graham, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,148 enr · 15.5:1 · 40.3% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Southern Alamance High shrank from 1,360 students in 2022-23 to 1,178 in 2023-24 (-13.4%). Teacher FTE lost 74.9 → 67.3 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern 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
- This school
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
- Western Alaman
Western Alamance Middle
837 students
What this shows Southern Alamance High reports 1,148 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Alamance High compares
Southern 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 | 15.5:1 | ▼ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 40.3% | ▼ 39% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,148 | top 7% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
15.5:1
Leaner classes than 42% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,148
Bigger than 93% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
40.3%
free-lunch eligible
- 39% 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
15.5:1
students per teacher
- 2% below state mean
Top 56% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 44% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
82.7%
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 383 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
111
in-school suspensions + 113 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 9.7 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 19.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 4 expulsions.
Student demographics
White 58.2%
Hispanic or Latino 21.8%
African American 12.5%
Two or More 5.3%
Asian 1.9%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 58.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 59.5/100
Simpson diversity index - at 59.5, Southern Alamance High is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 16
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 Southern Alamance High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Eastern Alamance High | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Western Alamance Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Alamance High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- 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
- Enrollment
- 837
- Students per teacher
- 17.8:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
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 (~1,148 students)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Alamance High
How many students attend Southern Alamance High?
Southern Alamance High has 1,148 students enrolled. It is a high school in Graham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,360 (2022-23) → 1,178 (2023-24), down 182.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Alamance High?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Alamance High is 15.5:1, which is 2% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 1% 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 Southern Alamance High?
40.3% of students at Southern Alamance High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Alamance High?
The largest demographic group at Southern Alamance High is White at 58.2% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 59.5/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Alamance High?
Southern Alamance High has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (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 Southern Alamance High rank among high schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Alamance High ranks #3 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 Southern Alamance High, Alamance-Burlington Schools also operates Walter M Williams High (1,206 students), Western Alamance High (1,138 students), and Eastern Alamance High (952 students). See the Alamance-Burlington Schools district page for the complete list.