For the 2025 school year, there are 4 public middle schools serving 2,128 students in Graham, NC.
The top ranked public middle schools in Graham, NC are River Mill Academy, Southern Alamance Middle School and Graham Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Graham, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 41% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Graham have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools in Graham, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
River Mill Academy
Charter School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
235 Cheeks Lane
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 229-0909
Grades: K-12
| 768 students
Rank: #22.
Southern Alamance Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
771 Southern High Road
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6500
Grades: 6-8
| 861 students
Rank: #33.
Graham Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
311 E Pine Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6460
Grades: 6-8
| 469 students
Rank: #44.
Ray Street Academy
Alternative School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 11-19%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
609 Ray Street
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Graham, NC 27253
(336) 570-6644
Grades: 6-12
| 30 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Graham, NC?
The top ranked public middle schools in Graham, NC include River Mill Academy, Southern Alamance Middle School and Graham Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Graham?
4 public middle schools are located in Graham.
What is the racial composition of students in Graham?
Graham public middle schools minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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