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Alexander County Schools School District

700 Liledoun Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(District boundaries shown in map)
7/
10
Top 50%
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,365 students in Alexander County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools in Alexander County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 59% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Overview

This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,764 Schools
# Students
4,365 Students
1,547,014 Students
# Teachers
284 Teachers
100,085 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1

Student By Grade

District Rank

Alexander County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 320 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 83% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
This School District
State Average (NC)
#118 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(21-22)
58%
51%
52%
50%
68%
63%
(21-22)
84%
86%

Students by Ethnicity:

0.40
0.71
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
21%
% Black
5%
25%
% White
76%
43%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $12,483 is higher than the state median of $11,187. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,295 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (NC)
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,483
$11,187
Spending / Student
$12,295
$11,612

Best Alexander County Schools School District ÎÛÎÛÂþ»­ Schools (2025)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 1%
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Gr: 9-12 | 1,248 student Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 43%
Rank: #44.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 463 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 452 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 20%
Rank: #66.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Gr: K-5 | 201 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Gr: K-5 | 194 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Stony Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
311 Stony Point School Road
Stony Point, NC 28678
(704) 585-6981
Gr: PK-5 | 207 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #99.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: PK-5 | 279 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Hiddenite Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Gr: PK-5 | 362 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 33%
Rank: #1111.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 549 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District manages 11 public schools serving 4,365 students.
What is the rank of Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District is ranked #115 out of 320 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County Schools School District?
76% of Alexander County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 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 $12,295 is higher than the state median of $11,612. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2025)

  • District size: 11 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 4,365 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : 84% (Top 50% in NC)
  • : Top 50%
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 52% (Top 50%)
  • : 68% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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