B-
Overall Niche Grade
How are grades calculated?
  1. Academics
    B
  2. Diversity
    B-
  3. Teachers
    C
  4. College Readiness
    B
  5. Clubs & Activities
    B-
  6. Health & Safety
    C+
  7. Administration
    C-
  8. Sports
    B
  9. Food
    C
  10. Resources & Facilities
    C+
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Address
631 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
Telephone
(336) 570-6400
Website
abss.k12.nc.us

Southern High School Rankings

Niche ranks over 14,000 public high schools based on statistics and millions of opinions from students and parents.

Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
42%
Percent Proficient - Math
41%
Average Graduation Rate
83%
Average SAT
1050
41 responses
Average ACT
23
17 responses
AP Enrollment
13%

Culture & Safety

Health & Safety
C+
Based on chronic student absenteeism, suspensions/expulsions, and survey responses on the school environment from students and parents.
Poll
78%
of students agree that they feel safe at their school.9 responses
Poll
44%
of students agree that they like their school and feel happy there.9 responses
Poll
What are your favorite school events or traditions?
Based on 15 responses
Report
  • Special olympics
    33%
  • Spirit Week
    33%
  • Holiday cheer
    20%
  • Dance concerts
    13%
  • Homecoming
    0%
  • Pep rallies
    0%
  • Spirit Week
    0%

Students

Diversity
B-
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
1,545
Free or Reduced Lunch
35%
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are competitive.9 responses
56%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are creative and artsy.9 responses
78%
of students and parents agree that students at this school are athletic.9 responses

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
National
16:1
Average Teacher Salary
$39,554
Teachers in First/Second Year
12%
42%
of students and parents agree that the teachers give engaging lessons.12 responses
75%
of students and parents agree that the teachers genuinely care about the students.12 responses
50%
of students and parents agree that the teachers adequately lead and control the classroom.12 responses

Clubs & Activities

Clubs & Activities
B-
Based on student and parent reviews of clubs and activities.
Girls Athletic Participation
Low
Boys Athletic Participation
Low
Expenses Per Student
$8,055/ year
National
$11,890
82%
of students and parents agree that there are plenty of clubs and organizations for students to get involved in.17 responses
41%
of students and parents agree that clubs and organizations get the funding they need.17 responses
53%
of students and parents agree that lots of students participate in clubs and organizations.17 responses

Southern High School Reviews

113 reviews
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Athletics at our school is very important. There are lots student, staff, and parent involvement. Our facilities are pretty good, not the greatest but we make do!
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My experience with Southern Alamance High was very good, I graduate from there and enjoyed my time. I played two sports which were both well run and I had some great teachers.
I liked growing up with the kids that attended there and feeling comfortable. I didn't feel that I got a good education or was really forced to think a lot while I was there. I felt like most of the teachers were there to earn their money and leave. There were two teachers I had that I really appreciated... only two.