Best High Schools in Alexander County, NC

Alexander County, NC has 9 high schools with 8,459 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Alexander County score 52% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 51% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Alexander County meet expectations.

1. Alexander Early College

A+

SchoolGrade

85%

Actual Test Scores

81%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students

2. Alexander Central High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students

3. Saint Stephens High

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students

4. Bunker Hill High

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students

5. Hickory High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students

6. South Caldwell High

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students

7. Wilkes Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students

8. North Iredell High

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students

9. West Iredell High

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 844 Students

Best Middle Schools in Alexander County, NC

Alexander County, NC has 10 middle schools with 4,454 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Alexander County score 54% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Alexander County greatly exceed expectations.

1. West Alexander Middle

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students

2. Northview Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students

3. Harry M Arndt Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students

4. East Alexander Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students

5. River Bend Middle

A-

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students

6. Central Wilkes Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students

7. North Iredell Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students

8. West Iredell Middle

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students

9. Alexander Virtual Academy

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 13 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Alexander County, NC

Alexander County, NC has 16 elementary schools with 5,273 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Alexander County score 59% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Alexander County greatly exceed expectations.

1. Moravian Falls Elementary School

A+

SchoolGrade

80%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students

2. Central Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students

3. Snow Creek Elementary

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students

4. Clyde Campbell Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

61%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students

5. Ellendale Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students

6. Sharon Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

40%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students

7. Bethlehem Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students

8. W M Jenkins Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students

9. Taylorsville Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students

10. Stony Point Elementary

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Alexander County, NC

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Alexander County, NC has a total population of 36,444 with 21% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 86%, and 15% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Alexander County, NC

18,186

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

86%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

15%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Alexander County, NC.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B-

15.65 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B+

2.70 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B

12.95 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexander County, NC.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexander County, NC.

ISP Report Card

C+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,087 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

43 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexander County, NC Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 46%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations