Alamance County Schools & Education
Alamance County, North Carolina
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataSchool Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
Score Band
Lower Signal
Graduation Rate
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
Education Statistics
Graduation Rate
84.5%
National avg 87.5%
State avg 88.0%
Per-Pupil Spending
$6,801
National avg $13,239
State avg $6,969
School Score
28/100
Percentile-style score
State avg 40/100
State Score Position
#86
of 100 counties by score
Education Data Brief: Alamance County
Measured School Summary
Alamance County faces educational challenges with a school score of 28/100 and a graduation rate of 84.5%, falling below typical benchmarks.
Funding Context
At $6,801 per pupil, Alamance County operates with limited funding, which may constrain staffing, materials, and extracurricular offerings.
Neighbor Context
Its school score is 31% below the North Carolina average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 2% lower than the state norm.
School Data Brief
How to read Alamance County before comparing districts
County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.
Local context that changes the interpretation
41 public schools and 5 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.
Overall screen
28/100
Lower measured signal. Ranks #86 of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data.
Completion
84.5%
3.5 pts below the state average
Funding context
$6,801
$168 below the state average
School coverage
41
5 districts represented in the county school list.
Start with measured county context
The county-level signal is lower, so review individual schools and local records before interpreting the score. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.
Check the local school mix
Alamance County has 41 public schools across 5 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.
Verify local rules
Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.
What Alamance County school data means before you move
County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.
Dominant-district county
Alamance-Burlington Schools carries most of the listed public-school system, with 37 of 41 schools. Start there, then verify whether your target address sits inside that district slice.
State position
#86
of 100 North Carolina counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points below the state average.
Data confidence
Usable
3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.
K-12 continuity check
These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Elementary to high school visible
22,489 students
37 listed schools in this county slice.
River Mill Academy
Other grade structure
771 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
Clover Garden
Other grade structure
685 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
The Hawbridge School
Other grade structure
585 students
1 listed school in this county slice.
District reality check
Alamance-Burlington Schools is the largest listed district slice, with 37 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.
What the data cannot tell you
NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.
Questions to ask before choosing an address
Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Alamance County?
Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Alamance County district systems?
What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?
Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?
Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?
Education Overview
About Schools in Alamance County, North Carolina
This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.
A Large and Diverse Educational Infrastructure
Alamance County operates 41 public schools serving 25,062 students across five distinct districts. The network includes 21 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools, providing a broad range of options for local families.
Balancing Investment and Graduation Rates
The county's 84.5% graduation rate currently trails both the state average of 88.0% and the national target of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure of $6,801 is slightly below the state average of $6,969, reflecting a need for continued investment.
Unified District Leadership and Charter Growth
Alamance-Burlington Schools is the primary district, managing 37 schools and 22,489 students. Four charter schools, including River Mill Academy, represent nearly 10% of the county's total school count.
A Mix of Urban and Rural Campus Life
Schools are evenly distributed among rural, suburban, and city locales, with an average enrollment of 627 students per campus. Southern Alamance High is the largest school with 1,360 students, creating a vibrant, large-campus atmosphere.
School Overview
Total Schools
41
in Alamance County
Reported Enrollment
25,062
41 schools reporting
School Districts
5
districts
Charter Schools
4
10% of total
School Level Breakdown
5 School Districts in Alamance County
Alamance-Burlington Schools
GuideRiver Mill Academy
Clover Garden
The Hawbridge School
Alamance Community School
41 Public Schools in Alamance County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 5 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 41 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Alamance High | Profile | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Graham, 27253Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,360 |
| Walter M Williams High | Profile | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27215City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,343 |
| Eastern Alamance High | Profile | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Mebane, 27302Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,256 |
| Western Alamance High | Profile | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Elon, 27244Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 1,036 |
| Hugh M Cummings High | Profile | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27217City: Small | 9–12 | High | 981 |
| Turrentine Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27215City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 929 |
| Graham High | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Graham, 27253Suburb: Midsize | 9–12 | High | 913 |
| Western Alamance Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Elon, 27244Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 822 |
| Broadview Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27217City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 797 |
| River Mill Academy | Record | River Mill Academy | Graham, 27253Suburb: Midsize | KG–12 | Charter | 771 |
| Hawfields Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Mebane, 27302Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 706 |
| Clover Garden | Record | Clover Garden | Burlington, 27217Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 685 |
| Southern Alamance Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Graham, 27253Rural: Fringe | 6–8 | Middle | 685 |
| Elon Elementary | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Elon, 27244Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 666 |
| Highland Elementary | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27215Rural: Fringe | KG–5 | Primary | 648 |
| Alexander Wilson Elementary | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Graham, 27253Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 620 |
| Audrey W. Garrett Elementary | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Mebane, 27302Suburb: Midsize | PK–5 | Primary | 606 |
| Graham Middle | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Graham, 27253Suburb: Midsize | 6–8 | Middle | 587 |
| Eastlawn Elementary | Record | Alamance-Burlington Schools | Burlington, 27217City: Small | PK–5 | Primary | 585 |
| The Hawbridge School | Record | The Hawbridge School | Saxapahaw, 27340Rural: Fringe | KG–12 | Charter | 585 |
Southern Alamance High
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Graham, 27253 / Rural: Fringe
Walter M Williams High
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27215 / City: Small
Eastern Alamance High
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Mebane, 27302 / Rural: Fringe
Western Alamance High
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Elon, 27244 / Rural: Fringe
Hugh M Cummings High
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27217 / City: Small
Turrentine Middle
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27215 / City: Small
Western Alamance Middle
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Elon, 27244 / Rural: Fringe
Broadview Middle
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27217 / City: Small
Hawfields Middle
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Mebane, 27302 / Suburb: Midsize
Southern Alamance Middle
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Graham, 27253 / Rural: Fringe
Highland Elementary
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27215 / Rural: Fringe
Alexander Wilson Elementary
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Graham, 27253 / Suburb: Midsize
Audrey W. Garrett Elementary
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Mebane, 27302 / Suburb: Midsize
Eastlawn Elementary
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Burlington, 27217 / City: Small
The Hawbridge School
The Hawbridge School
Saxapahaw, 27340 / Rural: Fringe
Education Funding Detail
Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure
$6,801
State avg $6,969
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Schools in Alamance County, North Carolina — FAQ
What does the school system look like in Alamance County, North Carolina?
Alamance County operates 41 public schools serving 25,062 students across five distinct districts. The network includes 21 elementary, 7 middle, and 9 high schools, providing a broad range of options for local families.
How do schools in Alamance County perform academically?
The county's 84.5% graduation rate currently trails both the state average of 88.0% and the national target of 87.0%. Per-pupil expenditure of $6,801 is slightly below the state average of $6,969, reflecting a need for continued investment.
What are the major school districts in Alamance County, North Carolina?
Alamance-Burlington Schools is the primary district, managing 37 schools and 22,489 students. Four charter schools, including River Mill Academy, represent nearly 10% of the county's total school count.
What is the school experience like in Alamance County?
Schools are evenly distributed among rural, suburban, and city locales, with an average enrollment of 627 students per campus. Southern Alamance High is the largest school with 1,360 students, creating a vibrant, large-campus atmosphere.
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Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.