Graham Middle

www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/gms

553 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Graham Middle School, located at 311 E. Pine Street in Graham, North Carolina, serves as a key educational institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for students in the middle grades. With a focus on both academic excellence and character development, the faculty works to prepare students for the rigors of high school while addressing the unique social and emotional needs that define the adolescent experience.

Beyond the standard curriculum, Graham Middle School emphasizes community engagement and encourages students to participate in a variety of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs. By leveraging technology in the classroom and maintaining strong partnerships with families and the surrounding Graham community, the school strives to cultivate a culture of lifelong learning. The administration and staff prioritize student success through differentiated instruction and a proactive approach to student well-being, ensuring that every student has the tools necessary to thrive both inside and outside the classroom.

553

Total Students

31.0

Full-Time Teachers

17.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

99.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Graham Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	42
Hispanic	259
Black	206
Asian	4
Two or More	40
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

Hispanic
259 (46.8%)
Black
206 (37.3%)
White
42 (7.6%)
Two or More
40 (7.2%)
Asian
4 (0.7%)
American Indian
1 (0.2%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Alamance-Burlington Schools
Phone:	(336)570-6460
Website:	http://www.abss.k12.nc.us/o/gms
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	553
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	31.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	550
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 198

Grade 7 185

Grade 8 170