C
Below Average
55/100

Graham High

📚 09 – 12 🏫 High School
📍 903 Trollinger Road, Graham, NC 27253
Overall
C
55/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C+
Reading 47% · Math 47% proficient · 39th percentile in North Carolina
Graduation
C
71% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against North Carolina schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

55
Repit Score
out of 100
744
Students
enrolled
15.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$16K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%39/100reading 36th percentile, math 41st percentile among North Carolina high schools (2020–21 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%26/10071% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%82/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 100% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with North Carolina schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −2 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in North Carolina. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency47% (+1 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency47% (+5 pts vs. state avg 42%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
🎓 Graduation rate71% (−13 pts vs. state avg 84%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the North Carolina state test (2020–21), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White50%50%reading -19 pts, math -14 pts15th percentile (list)
Black35%35%reading -5 pts, math +3 pts45th percentile (list)
Hispanic47%45%reading +1 pts, math +4 pts49th percentile (list)
Low-income42%35%reading +3 pts, math +1 pts47th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 903 Trollinger Road
City Graham
ZIP Code 27253
District 3700030
NCES School ID 370003000009
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 27253

Understanding the community around Graham High helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $56,842
Per Capita Income $31,591
Poverty Rate 12.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 24.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 23.4%
High School or Higher 88.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $190,000
Median Rent $901
Owner-Occupied 68.4%
Renter-Occupied 31.6%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Graham High.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.3%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 44.6%
Black 33.3%
White 14.4%
Two or More Races 6.5%
Asian 0.7%
American Indian 0.5%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 744
Teachers (FTE) 48.8
Student:Teacher Ratio 15.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Graham High?
Graham High has a Repit School Score of 55 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Graham High?
Graham High has 744 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 15.2:1.
What grades does Graham High serve?
Graham High serves grades 09 – 12 and is classified as a High School. This is a public school.
How much funding does Graham High receive per student?
Graham High receives $15,701 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Graham High in 27253 ▼
Avg Home Value
$305,475
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,342
1-Year Change
+3.5%
% Renters
31.6%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026