Western Alamance High
Reported Enrollment
1,036
students
District
Alamance-Burlington Schools
County Context Score
28/100
county-level composite, not a school rating
School Information
Address
1731 N NC 87, Elon, NC, 27244
School District
Alamance-Burlington Schools
NCES Identifiers
- School ID
- 370003000019
- District ID
- 3700030
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data
Grade Range
9–12
High · Regular
Enrollment
1,036 students
School Setting
Rural: Fringe
School profile guide
How to use this school record
This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.
What is covered in this record
3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.
Use this as an NCES profile
Western Alamance High is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.
Separate proximity from assignment
Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.
Compare the surrounding system
Alamance County has 41 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.
This district context includes 37 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.
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What Western Alamance High tells a parent
This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Alamance-Burlington Schools, Alamance County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.
Decision notes
- 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
- Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
- Rural: Fringe matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.
What this page cannot confirm
SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Western Alamance High. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Alamance-Burlington Schools.
1,036 students
Western Alamance High reports 1,036 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 8 other high schools in Alamance County with enrollment data, 5 report fewer students and 3 report more. The peer median is 947 students.
9 high schools
The same-level county median enrollment is 981 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.
37 district schools
Alamance-Burlington Schools lists 20 primary, 7 middle, 9 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.
District grade-span map
Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.
Primary
20
Middle
7
High
9
Other
1
Nearby context inside Alamance-Burlington Schools
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School Profile FAQ
Is Western Alamance High a recommended school?
No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Alamance-Burlington Schools.
Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Western Alamance High?
No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.
Where does the Western Alamance High data come from?
The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.
How should I compare Western Alamance High with nearby schools?
Western Alamance High should be compared with 9 high schools in Alamance County, plus other schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.
What should I verify before moving for Western Alamance High?
Before using Western Alamance High in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Alamance-Burlington Schools.
Part of Alamance-Burlington Schools
Western Alamance High is one of 37 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 22,489 students across 37 schools.
Open the district guideSchools in District
37
Reported Enrollment
22,489
37 schools reporting
Other Schools in This District
- Alexander Wilson ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Altamahaw-Ossipee ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- B. Everett Jordan ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- E M Yoder ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Eastern Alamance High9–12 · HighProfile
- Edwin M Holt ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Elon ElementaryKG–5 · PrimaryListed only
- Graham High9–12 · HighListed only
- Graham Middle6–8 · MiddleListed only
- Haw River ElementaryPK–5 · PrimaryListed only
Similar Schools
Alamance County Schools
County Context Score
28/100
County-level composite across 41 public schools
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.