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Alamance-Burlington Schools

North Carolina · Public School District
37
Schools
22,489
Students
$15,701
Per-Pupil Spend
+9% nat'l
64.8%
Free Lunch Rate
+13pp vs nat'l
82.3%
Graduation Rate
-4.2pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Alamance-Burlington Schools is a public school district in North Carolina serving 22,489 students across 37 schools. It includes 20 elementary, 7 middle, 9 high schools. Its graduation rate of 82.3% is below the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $15,701 is near the national average for a US public school district. 65% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 38/100.

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All Schools (37)
Middle Schools7 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Broadview Middle06–08797
Graham Middle06–08587
Hawfields Middle06–08706
Southern Alamance Middle06–08685
Turrentine Middle06–08929
Western Alamance Middle06–08822
Woodlawn Middle06–08575
High Schools9 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
ABSS Early College at ACC09–13221
Career and Technical Education Center09–120
Eastern Alamance High09–121,256
Graham High09–12913
Hugh M Cummings High09–12981
Ray Street Academy06–1243
Southern Alamance High09–121,360
Walter M Williams High09–121,343
Western Alamance High09–121,036
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Alamance Virtual SchoolKG–12343
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$15,701Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
58%
18%
State
58.2%
Local (property tax)
18.4%
Federal
23.4%

State funding accounts for 58% of the budget — this district relies more on state aid than local tax revenue.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
37
Schools
22,489
Students
65%
Free Lunch
$16K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate82.3%
Opportunity Score38/100
StateNorth Carolina →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Range of school options
With 37 schools, families have meaningful choice across programs and grade levels.
Heavy reliance on federal aid
23% of revenue comes from federal sources. High federal reliance typically signals a limited local tax base or high concentration of low-income families.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
Alamance-Burlington Schools has 37 public schools, serving a total of 22,489 students.
What is the graduation rate for Alamance-Burlington Schools?
The graduation rate is 82.3%, which is below the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Alamance-Burlington Schools spend per student?
Alamance-Burlington Schools spends $15,701 per pupil — 9% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
65% of students in Alamance-Burlington Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools?
No, Alamance-Burlington Schools does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Alamance-Burlington Schools serve?
Alamance-Burlington Schools serves grades PK through 13, covering elementary level.
What is the opportunity score for Alamance-Burlington Schools?
The median opportunity score across schools in Alamance-Burlington Schools is 38/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.