NCHighProfile data from NCES 2023-24
Alexander Central High — School Profile & District Info
High|Taylorsville, North Carolina|Alexander County Schools
Taylorsville, NC 28681
School Profile
Grades
9–12
Enrollment
1,248
Student:Teacher
14.9:1
Locale
Rural
District
Alexander County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.8%
Phone
(828)632-7063School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
60%
78th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
65-69%
Graduation Rate
84%
Chronic Absenteeism
10.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
AP Program
12 courses offered
Gifted & Talented
Dual Enrollment
Athletics
22 sports offered
Student-Teacher Ratio: 14.2:1
Near average in NCDistrict Finance (FY 2023)
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,929
District-level data
Funding Sources
Federal 18%State 63%Local 19%
Community Context
Median Home Value
$261,610
+0.9% YoY
Hickory, NC metro area · Zillow Feb 2026
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)
1,254
Current enrollment
Stable(+4% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about Alexander Central High
As of the most recent data, 1,248 students are enrolled at Alexander Central High. It is a High school within the local district.
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