Best Schools in Alexander County, NC
Alexander County, NC has 13 public schools (2 high, 3 middle, 8 elementary) serving 4,692 students. On average they score 58% on state proficiency tests against a projected 54%, so schools in Alexander County underperform expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexander County, NC
The top high schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Alexander Early College
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 165 Students
2. Alexander Central High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1312 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexander County, NC
The top middle schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Alexander Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 467 Students
2. East Alexander Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students
3. Alexander Virtual Academy
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades 4 - 8 • 13 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexander County, NC
The top elementary schools in Alexander County, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Bethlehem Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 458 Students
2. Stony Point Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 207 Students
3. Sugar Loaf Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 206 Students
4. Ellendale Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 216 Students
5. Hiddenite Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 374 Students
6. Taylorsville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 238 Students
7. Wittenburg Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Alexander County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 310 Students
8. Millersville Christian Academy
SchoolGrade
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Projected Test Scores
Millersville Christian Academy • Private • Grades KG - 6 • 167 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
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
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.
Questions About Schools in Alexander County, NC
How many schools are in Alexander County, NC?
Alexander County, NC has 13 public schools: 2 high schools, 3 middle schools and 8 elementary schools, serving 4,692 students in total.
How do schools in Alexander County perform on state tests?
On average, 13 schools in Alexander County score 58% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 54%, so on average schools in Alexander County underperform expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexander County?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 51%
- Impact Grade: Meets Expectations
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- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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- Projected: 53%
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- Actual: 59%
- Projected: 53%
- Impact Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
- Actual: 45%
- Projected: 45%
- Impact Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Cities, towns and school districts in Alexander County
3 places in Alexander County with graded public schools. Each link opens that place's ranked schools.
Cities and towns (3)
- Taylorsville (9)
- Hiddenite (2)
- Stony Point (1)
School districts (1)
- Alexander County Schools (12 schools)