For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,344 students in Alexander County Schools. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Alexander County Schools 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 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 58% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NC)
# Schools
11 Schools
2,734 Schools
# Students
4,344 Students
1,549,621 Students
# Teachers
264 Teachers
96,132 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
16:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alexander County Schools, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 314 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.
Overall District Rank
#118 out of 325 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(21-22)58%
51%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
50%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
63%
Graduation Rate
(21-22)84%
86%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.41
0.72
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
5%
% Hispanic
13%
22%
% Black
4%
24%
% White
75%
42%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,544 is higher than the state median of $11,168. The school district revenue/student has grown by 13% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $12,354 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$55 MM
$17,307 MM
Spending
$54 MM
$17,964 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,544
$11,168
Spending / Student
$12,354
$11,592
Best Alexander County Schools Public Schools (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Alexander Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Gr: 9-12 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 29:1 Minority enrollment: 29%
Rank: #22.
Alexander Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Gr: 9-12 | 1,254 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #33.
Taylorsville Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
100 7th Street Sw
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-3072
Gr: PK-5 | 241 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 46%
Rank: #44.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #55.
Bethlehem Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
7900 Nc Hwy 127
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-8198
Gr: PK-5 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #66.
Ellendale Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
175 Ellendale Park Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-4866
Gr: K-5 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #77.
Sugar Loaf Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3600 Nc Hwy 16n
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2192
Gr: K-5 | 196 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 17%
Rank: #88.
Stony Point Elementary School
(Math: 65-69% | 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
Gr: PK-5 | 237 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #99.
Wittenburg Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Gr: PK-5 | 294 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1010.
Hiddenite Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
374 Sulphur Springs Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-2503
Gr: PK-5 | 370 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 37%
Rank: #1111.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander County Schools?
Alexander County Schools manages 11 public schools serving 4,344 students.
What is the rank of Alexander County Schools?
Alexander County Schools is ranked #115 out of 314 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?
75% of Alexander County Schools students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% 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?
Alexander County Schools has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Alexander County Schools's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $12,354 is higher than the state median of $11,592. The school district spending/student has grown by 12% over four school years.
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