For the 2026 school year, there are 14 public high schools serving 9,897 students in Alamance County, NC.
The top-ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC are Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Clover Garden. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alamance County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 56% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Alamance County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public high schools.
Alamance County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 85%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Southern Alamance High School, with 93% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Alamance County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Abss Early College At Acc
(Math: ≥80% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1247 Jimmie Kerr Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 506-4001
Gr: 9-13 | 231 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 56%
Rank: #22.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Gr: K-12 | 768 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #33.
Clover Garden
Charter School
(Math: 71% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
2454 Altamahaw Union Ridge Roa
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 586-9440
Gr: K-12 | 950 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #44.
Western Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1731 N Nc 87
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 538-6020
Gr: 9-12 | 1,135 student Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 48%
Rank: #55.
Southern Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
631 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6400
Gr: 9-12 | 1,178 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Rank: #66.
The Hawbridge School
Charter School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1735 Saxapahaw Bethlehem Churc
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Saxapahaw, NC 27340
(336) 376-1122
Gr: K-12 | 601 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #77.
Eastern Alamance High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
4040 Mebane Rogers
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Mebane, NC 27302
(919) 563-5991
Gr: 9-12 | 1,122 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #88.
Walter M Williams High School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1307 S Church Street
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Burlington, NC 27215
(336) 570-6161
Gr: 9-12 | 1,215 student Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 71%
Rank: #99.
Graham High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
903 Trollinger Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6440
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 86%
Rank: #1010.
Alamance Virtual School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
612 Apple Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6134
Gr: 4-12 | 234 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 58%
Rank: #1111.
Hugh M Cummings High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
2200 N Mebane Street
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6100
Gr: 9-12 | 813 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 94%
Rank: #1212.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Gr: 6-12 | 30 students Student-teacher ratio: 2:1 Minority enrollment: 53%
Rank: n/an/a
Career And Technical Education Center
Vocational School
2550 Buckingham Road
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Burlington, NC 27217
(336) 570-6092
Gr: 9-12
Rank: n/an/a
3400 S Hwy 119
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 513-4780
Haw River, NC 27258
(336) 513-4780
Gr: 9-12 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Alamance County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Lakeside School (Closed 2007)
Alternative School
Po Box 157
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Elon, NC 27244
(336) 584-0091
Gr: 6-12 | 70 students Minority enrollment: 57%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC?
The top-ranked public high schools in Alamance County, NC include Abss Early College At Acc, River Mill Academy and Clover Garden.
How many public high schools are located in Alamance County?
14 public high schools are located in Alamance County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alamance County?
Alamance County public high schools minority enrollment is 55% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Alamance County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Alamance County include: Walter M Williams High School vs. Western Alamance High School, Clover Garden vs. River Mill Academy, Ray Street Academy vs. Southern Alamance High School
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