Middle Schools in Alexander County Schools

Summary:

The Alexander County Schools district in North Carolina is home to two middle schools: East Alexander Middle and West Alexander Middle. Both schools serve grades 6-8 and face significant socioeconomic challenges, with over 99% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch.

Based on the available data, West Alexander Middle appears to be the standout school in the district. It consistently outperforms East Alexander Middle and the overall Alexander County Schools district on key metrics, such as statewide rankings, test scores in mathematics, reading, and science. For example, in 8th grade mathematics, West Alexander Middle had a 69.1% proficiency rate, compared to 38.9% at East Alexander Middle and 52.7% for the district.

Despite the differences in academic performance, the spending per student and student-teacher ratios are relatively similar between the two schools, suggesting that factors beyond just funding and staffing may be contributing to the performance gap. Further investigation into the specific strategies or programs that have contributed to West Alexander Middle's stronger academic outcomes could provide valuable insights for improving performance across the district.

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)				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	EOG Mathematics 6th Grade	EOG Mathematics 7th Grade	EOG Mathematics 8th Grade	EOG Reading 6th Grade	EOG Reading 7th Grade	EOG Reading 8th Grade	EOG Science 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
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
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

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.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.