NCMiddleProfile data from NCES 2023-24
West Alexander Middle — School Profile & District Info
Middle|Taylorsville, North Carolina|Alexander County Schools
Taylorsville, NC 28681
School Profile
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
463
Student:Teacher
16:1
Locale
Rural
District
Alexander County SchoolsEcon. Disadvantaged
99.3%
Phone
(828)495-4611School Statistics
Academics (SY 2020-21)
ELA Proficiency
61%
79th percentile in NC
Math Proficiency
51%
69th percentile in NC
Chronic Absenteeism
2.8%
SY 2019-20
Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)
Gifted & Talented
Student-Teacher Ratio: 12.5:1
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)
467
Current enrollment
Declining(-14% 5yr)Frequently Asked Questions about West Alexander Middle
As of the most recent data, 463 students are enrolled at West Alexander Middle. It is a Middle school within the local district.
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