Alexander County Schools

Summary:

The Alexander County Schools district in North Carolina consists of 11 schools, including 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 2 high schools. The district as a whole is ranked 99 out of 242 school districts in the state and is rated 3 stars out of 5 by SchoolDigger.

Within the district, a few schools stand out for their exceptional performance. West Alexander Middle School consistently ranks among the top 20% of middle schools in North Carolina, with a 4-star rating and significantly higher test scores than the district and state averages, particularly in mathematics. Alexander Early College is another standout, ranking in the top 15% of high schools in the state and earning a 5-star rating, with over 80% proficiency in several subject areas. Additionally, Bethlehem Elementary is a high performer, ranking in the top 25% of elementary schools in North Carolina and earning a 4-star rating.

However, the data also reveals significant disparities in academic performance across the district. While some schools excel, others, such as Hiddenite Elementary and Wittenburg Elementary, are struggling. The high rates of free and reduced lunch recipients across the district suggest that poverty is a significant factor influencing student outcomes, a common challenge faced by many school districts. By focusing on the standout schools, addressing the disparities in performance, and leveraging the district's resources, the Alexander County Schools can work towards improving outcomes for all students.

District Detail

700 Liledoun Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681

(828) 632-7001

SchoolDigger Rank:
99^th of 242 North Carolina districts

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Grades served: PK, KG-12
Students: 4,344

Primary Schools: 7
Middle Schools: 2
High Schools: 2
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				EOC Biology (2025)	EOC English II (2025)	EOC Math I (2025)	EOC Math III (2025)	EOG Mathematics (2025)						EOG Reading (2025)						EOG Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	EOC Biology End of Course	EOC English II End of Course	EOC Math I End of Course	EOC Math III End of Course	EOG Mathematics 3rd Grade	EOG Mathematics 4th Grade	EOG Mathematics 5th Grade	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 3rd Grade	EOG Reading 4th Grade	EOG Reading 5th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 5th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Alexander Central High	Public	9-12	223 School Drive	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 632-7063	1,254	79	15.9	99.8%	992 (79.1%)	59 (4.7%)	129 (10.3%)	10 (0.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	62 (4.9%)	48.8	310^th of 641 public high schools	51.6%		54.2	269^th of 640 public high schools	58.0%	41	41.5	57.1	39.9	76.0															$10,255	$776	$9,479
Bethlehem Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7900 NC Hwy 127	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 495-8198	435	26	16.9	99.1%	335 (77.0%)	11 (2.5%)	43 (9.9%)	19 (4.4%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.0%)	73.3	340^th of 1490 public elementary schools	77.2%		74	344^th of 1505 public elementary schools	77.1%	4					76.8	56.7	69.6				58.0	61.2	62.0				84.6		$9,332	$688	$8,643
Taylorsville Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	100 7th Street SW	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 632-3072	241	14	17.7	98.8%	131 (54.4%)	36 (14.9%)	39 (16.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	35 (14.5%)	48.4	769^th of 1490 public elementary schools	48.4%		63.5	518^th of 1505 public elementary schools	65.6%	251					84.8	72.5	48.4				45.5	52.5	41.9				32.3		$12,141	$1,707	$10,434
Hiddenite Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	374 Sulphur Springs Road	Hiddenite	28636	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 632-2503	370	25	14.7	99.2%	235 (63.5%)	10 (2.7%)	100 (27.0%)	12 (3.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	13 (3.5%)	35.2	997^th of 1490 public elementary schools	33.1%		33.2	1043^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	30.7%	46					46.4	46.0	47.5				30.4	66.7	47.5				52.5		$9,824	$1,202	$8,623
Ellendale Elementary	Public	K-5	175 Ellendale Park Lane	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 632-4866	168	11	14.9	98.2%	144 (85.7%)	5 (3.0%)	4 (2.4%)	4 (2.4%)	1 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.0%)	40	918^th of 1490 public elementary schools	38.4%		40.8	917^th of 1505 public elementary schools	39.1%	1					63.6	35.7	62.5				39.4	53.6	50.0				50.0		$12,059	$1,416	$10,642
Stony Point Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	311 Stony Point School Road	Stony Point	28678	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(704) 585-6981	237	14	17.4	98.7%	171 (72.2%)	9 (3.8%)	41 (17.3%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	13 (5.5%)	51	731^st of 1490 public elementary schools	50.9%		44.6	843^rd of 1505 public elementary schools	44.0%	112					73.7	60.0	65.4				42.1	35.0	53.8				53.8		$11,469	$1,103	$10,366
Sugar Loaf Elementary	Public	K-5	3600 NC Hwy 16N	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 632-2192	196	12	16.8	98.5%	162 (82.7%)	11 (5.6%)	6 (3.1%)	1 (0.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (8.2%)	42.3	873^rd of 1490 public elementary schools	41.4%		44.8	839^th of 1505 public elementary schools	44.3%	34					55.6	54.5	63.3				25.0	54.5	50.0				63.3		$10,272	$854	$9,417
West Alexander Middle	Public	6-8	85 Bulldog Lane	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 495-4611	467	29	16.3	99.4%	382 (81.8%)	10 (2.1%)	39 (8.4%)	12 (2.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	22 (4.7%)	79.5	141^st of 773 public middle schools	81.8%		76.7	156^th of 793 public middle schools	80.3%	15								67.7	80.7	69.1				57.5	62.3	71.3		75.7	$8,079	$717	$7,362
Wittenburg Elementary	Public	PK, KG-5	7300 Church Road	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	Yes	(828) 632-2395	294	17	17.3	99.0%	228 (77.6%)	11 (3.7%)	37 (12.6%)	2 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	16 (5.4%)	33.6	1022^nd of 1490 public elementary schools	31.4%		24.2	1204^th of 1505 public elementary schools	20.0%	182					52.8	61.5	42.6				36.1	51.3	40.4				53.2		$10,578	$975	$9,603
East Alexander Middle	Public	6-8	1285 White Plains Road	Hiddenite	28636	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 632-7565	510	31	16.3	98.8%	375 (73.5%)	27 (5.3%)	83 (16.3%)	5 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (3.9%)	53.2	356^th of 773 public middle schools	53.9%		44.7	441^st of 793 public middle schools	44.4%	85								58.7	61.7	38.9				56.8	64.7	50.6		46.0	$8,161	$691	$7,470
Alexander Early College	Public	9-12	345 Industrial Blvd	Taylorsville	28681	Alexander County	Alexander County Schools	No	No	No	No	(828) 632-8221	172	6	28.6	98.3%	122 (70.9%)	3 (1.7%)	34 (19.8%)	9 (5.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.3%)	87.2	96^th of 641 public high schools	85.0%		86.3	106^th of 640 public high schools	83.4%	10	66.7	85.4	78.1	97.5															$6,455	$116	$6,339

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
NCDPS Juvenile Education Services	0.84 mi	10
Catawba County Schools	10.11 mi	28	82^nd
Caldwell County Schools	10.7 mi	25	141^st
Iredell-Statesville Schools	11.04 mi	38	102^nd
Hickory City Schools	12.01 mi	9	143^rd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the North Carolina Dept of Public Instruction.

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