For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public schools serving 4,525 students in Alexander County Schools School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
Public Schools in Alexander County Schools School District have an average math proficiency score of 58% (versus the North Carolina public school average of 51%), and reading proficiency score of 53% (versus the 50% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public school average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Alexander County Schools School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 321 school districts in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 86% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.39
0.71
# American Indian Students
3 Students
17,548 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
74 Students
61,664 Students
% Asian Students
2%
4%
# Hispanic Students
540 Students
314,590 Students
% Hispanic Students
12%
20%
# Black Students
209 Students
382,022 Students
% Black Students
4%
25%
# White Students
3,482 Students
678,903 Students
% White Students
77%
44%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
2,174 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
213 Students
86,155 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
110
22,539
# Students in K Grade:
294
111,274
# Students in 1st Grade:
312
116,694
# Students in 2nd Grade:
297
110,703
# Students in 3rd Grade:
302
113,225
# Students in 4th Grade:
354
114,192
# Students in 5th Grade:
348
114,885
# Students in 6th Grade:
322
115,571
# Students in 7th Grade:
354
117,762
# Students in 8th Grade:
359
122,335
# Students in 9th Grade:
393
139,774
# Students in 10th Grade:
396
128,053
# Students in 11th Grade:
335
111,043
# Students in 12th Grade:
349
103,273
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,042 is higher than the state median of $11,229. The school district revenue/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,860 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
How many schools belong to Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District manages 12 public schools serving 4,525 students.
What is the rank of Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District is ranked #117 out of 321 school districts in North Carolina (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County Schools School District?
77% of Alexander County Schools School District students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexander County Schools School District?
Alexander County Schools School District has a student/teacher ratio of 16:1, which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 16:1.
What is Alexander County Schools School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,860 is higher than the state median of $11,655. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 12 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 4,525 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 23%
Graduation Rate
: 84% (Btm 50% in NC)
Overall District Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 58% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 52% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 68% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education
