For the 2024 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,509 students in Alexander County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Alexander County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 53% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 55% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 55% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,752 Schools
# Students
4,509 Students
1,524,291 Students
# Teachers
302 Teachers
100,983 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
District Rank
Alexander County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 319 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has increased from 86% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#91 out of 321 school districts
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
47%
Graduation Rate
87%
85%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.38
0.70
# American Indian Students
2 Students
17,561 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
70 Students
58,380 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
514 Students
302,316 Students
% Hispanic Students
11%
20%
# Black Students
191 Students
380,019 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
3,516 Students
684,977 Students
% White Students
78%
45%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,197 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
212 Students
79,811 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
94
21,304
# Students in K Grade:
301
112,495
# Students in 1st Grade:
281
108,688
# Students in 2nd Grade:
310
111,859
# Students in 3rd Grade:
357
112,431
# Students in 4th Grade:
342
113,015
# Students in 5th Grade:
305
113,863
# Students in 6th Grade:
355
116,205
# Students in 7th Grade:
355
121,315
# Students in 8th Grade:
357
123,350
# Students in 9th Grade:
442
142,947
# Students in 10th Grade:
357
119,163
# Students in 11th Grade:
371
110,398
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
97,258
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,085 is higher than the state median of $11,354. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,902 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,085
$11,354
Spending / Student
$11,902
$11,785
Best Alexander County Schools School District Public Schools (2024)
School (Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Early College
Math: 80-89% | Reading: 80-89%
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 193 students
Rank: #22.
Ellendale Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 65-69%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Grades: K-5
| 204 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander Central High School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Grades: 9-12
| 1,264 students
Rank: #44.
Taylorsville Elementary School
Math: 65-69% | Reading: 55-59%
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Grades: PK-5
| 231 students
Rank: #55.
West Alexander Middle School
Math: 51% | Reading: 61%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Grades: 6-8
| 462 students
Rank: #66.
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Grades: K-5
| 208 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Bethlehem Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Grades: PK-5
| 437 students
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Wittenburg Elementary School
Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: PK-5
| 286 students
Rank: #99.
Stony Point Elementary School
Math: 55-59% | Reading: 45-49%
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
311 Stony Point School Road
Stony Point, NC 28678
(704) 585-6981
Stony Point, NC 28678
(704) 585-6981
Grades: PK-5
| 210 students
Rank: #1010.
Hiddenite Elementary School
Math: 48% | Reading: 48%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Grades: PK-5
| 381 students
Rank: #1111.
East Alexander Middle School
Math: 42% | Reading: 51%
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Grades: 6-8
| 580 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Liledoun Rd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7001
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7001
Grades: K-8
| 53 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,509 students.
What is the rank of Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District is ranked #90 out of 319 school districts in North Carolina (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County Schools School District?
78% of Alexander County Schools School District students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What is Alexander County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,902 is higher than the state median of $11,785. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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