Alamance-Burlington Schools

Alamance-Burlington Schools serves 22,489 students across 37 schools in rural Alamance County, North Carolina. The district experienced modest enrollment growth of 1.5% in the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.2:1 across 1,478 teachers.

Academic performance presents a mixed profile relative to state benchmarks. Math proficiency stands at 44.9% compared to the state average of 56.2%, while reading proficiency of 38.8% trails the state average of 51.4% by approximately 12.6 percentage points. The graduation rate of 86.2%, however, exceeds North Carolina's state average of 78.7%, representing a notable strength. Chronic absenteeism at 32.1% represents a significant challenge within the district.

Demographically, Alamance-Burlington Schools serves a diverse student population with substantial economic need. Approximately 64.8% of students qualify as economically disadvantaged, and 15.6% are English learners. Students with disabilities comprise 12.4% of enrollment. Racial composition includes 33.5% White, 32.2% Hispanic, 24.4% Black, and 1.9% Asian students.

Financially, the district operates on a $244.9 million budget with per-pupil spending of $11,168, slightly below the state average of $11,933. Revenue distribution reflects typical North Carolina funding patterns: 65.3% from state sources, 20.6% from local revenue, and 14.1% from federal funds. This composition indicates moderate reliance on state support within the state's funding framework.