For the 2024 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,457 students in Alexander County, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Alexander County, NC are Alexander Early College and Alexander Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 71% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 52%), and reading proficiency score of 63% (versus the 57% statewide average). High schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of North Carolina public high schools.
Alexander County, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 86%, which is equal to the North Carolina average of 86%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Early College, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 53% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alexander County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(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.
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
Alexander County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alexander County, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Alexander County, NC include Alexander Early College and Alexander Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexander County, NC?
2 public high schools are located in Alexander County, NC.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County, NC?
Alexander County, NC public high schools minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 53% (majority Black).
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