County program record

Graham County, North Carolina

1 public school district is geographically associated with this county in the 2024–25 NCES relationship file.

State research baseline

North Carolina academically or intellectually gifted requirements

North Carolina requires local units to identify academically or intellectually gifted students and provide differentiated services through an approved local AIG plan.

What this means for families: Read the local AIG plan for screening, identification, service settings, and family appeal procedures.

Coverage: K-12 in every local school administrative unit
Last reviewed: September 5, 2026

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Official program research

Graham County Schools

Academically or Intellectually Gifted (AIG)

Graham County recognizes diverse forms of gifted potential and provides a locally planned continuum of differentiation and advanced-learning services.

How services work: Collaboratively developed DEPs connect classroom differentiation, flexible grouping, enrichment, acceleration, independent learning, advanced coursework, and social-emotional supports to individual needs.

How students are identified: All third-graders receive aptitude screening. Educators, families, administrators, counselors, or other staff may refer, while annual achievement review, local evidence, prior identification, and requested testing provide additional entry points.

Grades: K–12
Last reviewed: September 4, 2026

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District geography

Serving districts

Some districts cross county boundaries. Area shown is the district land area associated with this county, not its total footprint.

Graham County SchoolsNCES LEA 3701770
291.97 sq miLocal program reviewed

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