Serving 822 students in grades 6-8, Southern Alamance Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 44% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 822 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in NC
- Math Proficiency: 44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 76% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
School Overview
Southern Alamance Middle School's student population of 822 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
822 students
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Student Centered, Future Focused!
School Rankings
Southern Alamance Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Southern Alamance Middle School is 0.63, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1630 out of 2617 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)44%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
76%
63%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
5%
Hispanic
26%
22%
Black
13%
24%
White
54%
42%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
72%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
1%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Alamance-Burlington Schools
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Southern Alamance Middle School's ranking?
Southern Alamance Middle School is ranked #1630 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Southern Alamance Middle School often compared to?
Southern Alamance Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Western Alamance Middle School, Turrentine Middle School, Hawfields Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Southern Alamance Middle School?
822 students attend Southern Alamance Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Southern Alamance Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Hispanic, 13% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Southern Alamance Middle School?
Southern Alamance Middle School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Southern Alamance Middle School offer ?
Southern Alamance Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Southern Alamance Middle School part of?
Southern Alamance Middle School is part of Alamance-Burlington Schools.
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