Summary:
The city of Graham, North Carolina is home to 11 schools, including 4 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 4 high schools, and 1 alternative school. The schools in this area display a wide range of performance, with some standout institutions like ABSS Early College at ACC, a high school that ranks 4th out of 641 high schools in North Carolina, and River Mill Academy, a public charter school serving grades K-12 that also performs exceptionally well.
The data reveals stark contrasts between the highest and lowest-performing schools in the area. For example, while ABSS Early College at ACC boasts exceptional test scores and a 5-star rating, other traditional high schools like Graham High and Southern Alamance High struggle, with graduation rates around 87.7%. The alternative school, Ray Street Academy, also stands out for its low test scores and proficiency rates across all grade levels and subjects.
The data also highlights the impact of economic disadvantage on student achievement, with several schools, such as South Graham Elementary and North Graham Elementary, having very high free/reduced lunch rates of over 99%. These schools tend to have the lowest test scores, underscoring the importance of targeted interventions and equitable funding to support economically disadvantaged students and struggling schools in the Alamance-Burlington School District, which is ranked 193 out of 242 districts in the state.
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