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Best Graham Public Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 6,444 students in Graham, NC (there are 4 private schools, serving 700 private students). 90% of all K-12 students in Graham, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
The top-ranked public schools in Graham, NC are Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham, NC public schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 50% statewide average). Schools in Graham have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public schools.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Best Public Schools in Graham, NC (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abss Early College At Acc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Gr: 9-13 | 247 students Student-teacher ratio: 31:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Gr: K-12 | 780 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #33.
Southern Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
631 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,148 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 42%
Rank: #44.
Graham High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
903 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 828 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 87%
Rank: #55.
Alexander Wilson Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
2518 Nc 54
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-1366
Gr: PK-5 | 609 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #66.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Gr: 6-8 | 822 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #77.
South Graham Elementary School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
320 Ivey Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6520
Gr: PK-5 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 84%
Rank: #88.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6134
Gr: 6-12 | 203 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #99.
B. Everett Jordan Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
5827 Church Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 376-3673
Gr: K-5 | 338 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 47%
Rank: #1010.
North Graham Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
1025 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 578-2272
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 83%
Rank: #1111.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Gr: 6-8 | 553 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #1212.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 36 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 67%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public schools in Graham, NC?
The top-ranked public schools in Graham, NC include Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Southern Alamance High School.
How many public schools are located in Graham?
12 public schools are located in Graham.
What percentage of students in Graham go to public school?
90% of all K-12 students in Graham are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 93%).
What is the racial composition of students in Graham?
Graham public schools minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the North Carolina public schools average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Graham are often viewed compared to one another?

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