Best Schools in Alexander County, NC
Alexander County, NC has a total of 35 schools including 9 high schools, 10 middle schools and 16 elementary schools. A total of 18,186 students attend Alexander County, NC schools. On average, schools in Alexander County score 56% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 49% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Alexander County greatly exceed expectations.
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
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Alexander Central High
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
3. Saint Stephens High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1265 Students
4. Bunker Hill High
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 828 Students
5. Hickory High
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
6. South Caldwell High
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Caldwell County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1317 Students
7. Wilkes Central High School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 752 Students
8. North Iredell High
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 962 Students
9. West Iredell High
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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
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. Northview Middle
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 480 Students
3. Harry M Arndt Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 631 Students
4. East Alexander Middle
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
5. River Bend Middle
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 475 Students
6. Central Wilkes Middle School
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 576 Students
7. North Iredell Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 551 Students
8. West Iredell Middle
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 546 Students
9. Alexander Virtual Academy
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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
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Wilkes County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 256 Students
2. Central Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 383 Students
3. Snow Creek Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 589 Students
4. Clyde Campbell Elementary
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Catawba County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 479 Students
5. Ellendale Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
6. Sharon Elementary
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Iredell-statesville Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 237 Students
7. Bethlehem Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
8. W M Jenkins Elementary
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Hickory City Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 261 Students
9. Taylorsville Elementary
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Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
10. Stony Point Elementary
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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
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
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
15.65 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
2.70 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
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
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Alexander County, NC Internet Health Assessment.
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