SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL
Southern Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Alamance-Burlington Schools school district, located in Graham, NC with about 741 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Southern Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Southern Middle School, located in Graham, North Carolina, is a key academic institution within the Alamance-Burlington School System (ABSS). Serving the local community, the school focuses on fostering a supportive and engaging environment for students during their critical middle school years. The curriculum is designed to challenge students academically while providing opportunities for social and emotional development, preparing them for the transition to high school.
The school places a strong emphasis on community involvement and student success, utilizing its location on Southern High Road to create a cohesive educational experience within the district. By integrating classroom learning with extracurricular activities and clear communication channels—as evidenced by their dedicated school website—Southern Middle strives to keep families informed and involved in the educational process. Their approach aims to build a foundation of responsibility, academic excellence, and school pride among their diverse student body.
For more information, contact Southern Middle at (336) 570-6500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Graham, NC 27253-9426
(336) 570-6500
http://sam.abss.k12.nc.us
SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in Graham, NC with about 741 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Carolina
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alamance-Burlington Schools
- Total Students:
- 741
- Teachers:
- 41.2
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I targeted assistance eligible school-No program
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 741 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SOUTHERN MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 80% of the student body.
- White
- 79.9%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.6%
- Black or African American
- 4.0%
- Two or more races
- 3.2%
- Asian
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.3%
- Female
- 50.7%
- Male
- 49.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.