For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 4,365 students in Alexander County, NC (there are , serving 46 private students). 99% of all K-12 students in Alexander County, NC are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
The top ranked public schools in Alexander County, NC are Alexander Early College, Alexander Central High School and Taylorsville Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, NC public 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). Schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public schools.
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).
Best 51±¬ÁÏs in Alexander County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
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
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 241 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 463 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 452 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 201 students
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
Grades: K-5
| 194 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 207 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 279 students
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
Grades: PK-5
| 362 students
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
Grades: 6-8
| 549 students
Alexander County 51±¬ÁÏs (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: 4-8
| 13 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 schools in Alexander County, NC?
The top ranked public schools in Alexander County, NC include Alexander Early College, Alexander Central High School and Taylorsville Elementary School.
How many public schools are located in Alexander County?
11 public schools are located in Alexander County.
What percentage of students in Alexander County go to public school?
99% of all K-12 students in Alexander County are educated in public schools (compared to the NC state average of 92%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public schools minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public schools in Alexander County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public schools in Alexander County include: East Alexander Middle School vs. West Alexander Middle School, Alexander Central High School vs. Alexander Early College, West Alexander Middle School vs. East Alexander Middle School
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