Alexander Central High School

223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(School attendance zone shown in map)
9/
10
Top 20%
Serving 1,312 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Alexander Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Alexander Central High School's student population of 1,312 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 87 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
Total Students
1,312 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
87 teachers
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School Rankings

Alexander Central High School ranks within the top 20% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Alexander Central High School is 0.36, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#383 out of 2617 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Alexander Central High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
59%
50%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
62%
63%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
4%
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Hispanic
10%
20%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
5%
25%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of Black public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
79%
44%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of White public school students in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Alexander Central High School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.36
This chart displays the diversity score of Alexander Central High School and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
81%
86%
This chart displays graduation rate of Alexander Central High School and public school graduation rate of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alexander Central High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Alexander Central High School's ranking?
Alexander Central High School is ranked #383 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Alexander Central High School often compared to?
Alexander Central High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Alexander Early College by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
What is the graduation rate of Alexander Central High School?
The graduation rate of Alexander Central High School is 81%, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 86%.
How many students attend Alexander Central High School?
1,312 students attend Alexander Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Alexander Central High School students are White, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Alexander Central High School?
Alexander Central High School has a student ration of 15:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Alexander Central High School offer ?
Alexander Central High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Alexander Central High School part of?
Alexander Central High School is part of Alexander County Schools School District.

School Reviews

1   8/27/2020
School Removed. None of the teacher respects you and your feelings. They don't care what happens to you.
- Posted by Parent - Anonymous
1   3/25/2020
Honestly, we all hate this place. The counselors care about grades only and don't want to help whatsoever.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - K
2   9/18/2014
Appalled that students are posting on Facebook during school hours
- Posted by Parent - rjcho

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 9-12
  • Enrollment: 1,312 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 21%
  • : 81% (Btm 50%)
  • : Top 20%
  • : 80-84% (Top 10%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • : 62% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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