- Enrollment
- 1,206
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Graham, NC
Southern Alamance Middle
Federal NCES profile for Southern Alamance Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 31/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370003000017
👥 S:T ratio 9
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 18
📋 Attendance 27
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Southern Alamance Middle earns 31/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools.
- #11 of 11
- public schools in Graham · Resource Index
- 31
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.8:1
- large classes for North Carolina
- 46.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Southern Alamance Middle has class sizes larger than 94% of North Carolina schools. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Alamance Middle ranks #11 of 11 public schools in Graham, NC.
School address
District: Alamance-Burlington Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370003000017 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+176 students YoY
Southern Alamance Middle grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+25.7%).
Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+176 students YoY 370003000017 · Graham, NC Middle · MID · TRAD
822 enr · 22.8:1 · 46.6% lunch · RII 31
Nearest enrollment peer: Walter M Williams High (1,206 students)
Southern Alamance Middle grew from 685 students in 2022-23 to 861 in 2023-24 (+25.7%). Teacher FTE added 36.5 → 41.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Southern Alamance Middle 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
Southern Alamance Middle
822 students
What this shows Southern Alamance Middle reports 822 students on the CCD universe file.
How Southern Alamance Middle compares
Southern Alamance Middle is a growing 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 | 22.8:1 | ▲ 44% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 46.6% | ▼ 29% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 822 | top 16% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.8:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
822
Bigger than 86% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
46.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 29% 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
22.8:1
students per teacher
- 44% above state mean
Top 94% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
29.3%
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 411 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
156
in-school suspensions + 84 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 19.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 29.2 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
White 53.9%
Hispanic or Latino 25.7%
African American 12.9%
Two or More 6.0%
Asian 1.6%
Largest group: White at 53.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 62.3/100
Simpson diversity index - at 62.3, Southern Alamance Middle is more mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Walter M Williams High | Larger | Similar 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 | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hawfields Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Southern Alamance Middle'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 middle schools in Graham
1 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Nationwide middle 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 (~822 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.8:1)
Frequently asked questions about Southern Alamance Middle
How many students attend Southern Alamance Middle?
Southern Alamance Middle has 822 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Graham, NC. CCD year-over-year: 685 (2022-23) → 861 (2023-24), up 176.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Southern Alamance Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Southern Alamance Middle is 22.8:1, which is 44% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 45% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Southern Alamance Middle?
46.6% of students at Southern Alamance Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Southern Alamance Middle?
The largest demographic group at Southern Alamance Middle is White at 53.9% of enrollment, in Graham, NC. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 62.3/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Southern Alamance Middle?
Southern Alamance Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 31/100 (lower 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 Middle rank among public schools in Graham?
By Resource Investment Index, Southern Alamance Middle ranks #11 of 11 public 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 public schools in Graham on the city page.
What other schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Besides Southern Alamance Middle, 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.