Excellent
#229 of 2,648 schools in NC
Top 9% in state
Alexander Early College
High School · Alexander County Schools · Taylorsville, NC
An Alexander County Schools high school where students score 24 points above what's typical for similar communities.
700 Liledoun Road, Taylorsville, NC 28681
- Math 98% vs NC 56% (2025)
- Reading 85% vs NC 54% (2025)
- 95%+ 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Alexander Early College score 91% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 68%).
2025 NC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2019, reaching 92% in 2025, across a 9-year record (2017–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2018-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2017-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 11 test records from NC state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
30.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Alexander Early College sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Bike 21Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,196/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Taylorsville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$61,343
Median home value
$188,000
Median rent
$719/mo
College educated
15.2%
Homeownership
80.7%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28681; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central HighEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | 9–12 | 0.6 mi | 1,248 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Alexander County Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #2 of 11
- District spending per student
- $12,929NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 14.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Alexander Early College is listed in Alexander County Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Alexander Early College
Alexander Early College is a public high school in Taylorsville, NC, part of Alexander County Schools, serving approximately 169 students in grades 9th-12th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #229 of 2,648 schools in NC. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Alexander Early College
What grades does Alexander Early College serve?
Alexander Early College serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Alexander Early College?
Alexander Early College has an enrollment of approximately 169 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Early College?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Early College is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Alexander Early College rank in NC?
Alexander Early College ranks #229 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Alexander Early College's MySchoolScout rating?
Alexander Early College has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Alexander Early College?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Alexander Early College has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2025).
Is Alexander Early College a charter school?
No, Alexander Early College is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Alexander Early College a Title I school?
No, Alexander Early College is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Alexander Early College?
30.8% of students at Alexander Early College qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 169
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 7
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Alexander County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 3.6%
- Phone
- (828) 632-8221
- 4-Year Graduation
- 95%+
- Area population (ZIP 28681)
- 26,117
- Area average commute
- 27 min
- Area median age
- 44.2
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 NC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 28681; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2025, multi-year average, 2017-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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