Best Schools in Alexander, NC
Alexander, NC has 15 public schools (4 high, 5 middle, 6 elementary) serving 7,267 students. On average they score 54% on state proficiency tests against a projected 51%, so schools in Alexander don't meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Alexander, NC
The top high schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Madison Early College High
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 249 Students
2. North Buncombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 956 Students
3. Erwin High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1096 Students
4. Madison Velocity Learning Center
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 20 Students
Best Middle Schools in Alexander, NC
The top middle schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. North Buncombe Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 504 Students
2. North Windy Ridge Intermediate
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 494 Students
3. Madison Middle School
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 452 Students
4. Eblen Intermediate
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Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 5 - 6 • 555 Students
5. Erwin Middle
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 568 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Alexander, NC
The top elementary schools in Alexander, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. West Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 588 Students
2. Weaverville Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades 2 - 4 • 303 Students
3. North Buncombe Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 569 Students
4. Brush Creek Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Madison County Schools • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students
5. Leicester Elementary
SchoolGrade
Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 367 Students
6. Weaverville Primary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Buncombe County Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 1 • 213 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Alexander, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Alexander, NC has a total population of 5,842 with 20% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 30% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Alexander, 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, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
13.14 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.27 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.87 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Alexander, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Alexander, 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, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Alexander, NC
How many schools are in Alexander, NC?
Alexander, NC has 15 public schools: 4 high schools, 5 middle schools and 6 elementary schools, serving 7,267 students in total.
How do schools in Alexander perform on state tests?
On average, 15 schools in Alexander score 54% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 51%, so on average schools in Alexander don't meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Alexander?
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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