Serving 1,248 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 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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 0.38, 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.
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?
1,248 students attend Alexander Central High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Alexander Central High School students are White, 11% 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?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,248 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 22%
Graduation Rate
: 81% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 80-84% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 59% (Top 30%)
Science Proficiency
: 62% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
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