NCMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
East Alexander Middle — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Hiddenite, North Carolina|Alexander County Schools
Hiddenite, NC 28636
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
549
Student:Teacher
15.3:1
Locale
Rural
District
Alexander County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.5%
Phone
(828)632-7565School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
51%
61th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
42%
52th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
2.0%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11.3:1
Better than 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)
510
Current enrollment
Declining(-16% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about East Alexander Middle
East Alexander Middle has a total enrollment of 549 students and serves grades Middle. The school is part of the local school district in Hiddenite, NC.
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