- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
High school (grades 9-12) · Taylorsville, NC
Alexander Central High
Federal NCES profile for Alexander Central High, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 47/100.
2024-25 NCES dataHigh school (grades 9-12)NCES 370009000028
👥 S:T ratio 42
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 39
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Alexander Central High earns 47/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #9 of 9
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 47
- Resource Index · Typical
- 14.4:1
- students per teacher
- 45.4%
- free-lunch eligible
Alexander Central High has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Central High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000028 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-64 students YoY
Alexander Central High held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-64 students YoY 370009000028 · Taylorsville, NC High · MID · TRAD
1,254 enr · 14.4:1 · 45.4% lunch · RII 47
Nearest enrollment peer: East Alexander Middle (510 students)
Alexander Central High held near 1,248 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-64 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 87.0 → 84.7 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
Alexander Central High in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- This school
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- West Alexander 467
West Alexander Middle
467 students
- Bethlehem Elem 435
Bethlehem Elementary
435 students
- Hiddenite Elem 370
Hiddenite Elementary
370 students
- Wittenburg Ele 294
Wittenburg Elementary
294 students
What this shows Alexander Central High reports 1,254 students on the CCD universe file.
How Alexander Central High compares
Alexander Central High held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs North Carolina and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs North Carolina | North Carolina avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 14.4:1 | ▼ 9% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.4% | ▼ 31% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | top 6% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
14.4:1
Leaner classes than 53% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
1,254
Bigger than 94% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.4%
free-lunch eligible
- 31% below the North Carolina average of 66.0%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
14.4:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 41% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 59% of state schools
Close to the 15:1 benchmark most often cited for individualized attention.
Engagement
24.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$12,929
per pupil, district-wide
- above North Carolina avg of $12,294
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
160
in-school suspensions + 104 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 12.8 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 21.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 79.1%
Hispanic or Latino 10.3%
Two or More 4.9%
African American 4.7%
Asian 0.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 79.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 35.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 35.9, Alexander Central High is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
AP courses offered 12
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Alexander County Schools reports $12,929 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Alexander Central High Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Alexander Middle | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| West Alexander Middle | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Smaller | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Wittenburg Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Alexander Central High's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 467
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 435
- Students per teacher
- 16.1:1
- Resource Index
- 49/100
- Enrollment
- 370
- Students per teacher
- 14.2:1
- Resource Index
- 48/100
- Enrollment
- 294
- Students per teacher
- 16.3:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
Similar high schools in Taylorsville
1 comparable high schools (grades 9-12) serving the same city.
Nationwide high schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~1,254 students)
Frequently asked questions about Alexander Central High
How many students attend Alexander Central High?
Alexander Central High has 1,254 students enrolled. It is a high school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 1,312 (2022-23) → 1,248 (2023-24), nearly flat (-64).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Alexander Central High?
The student-teacher ratio at Alexander Central High is 14.4:1, which is 9% lower than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 8% lower than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Alexander Central High?
45.4% of students at Alexander Central High are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Alexander Central High?
The largest demographic group at Alexander Central High is White at 79.1% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Alexander Central High?
Alexander Central High has a Resource Investment Index of 47/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Alexander Central High rank among public schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, Alexander Central High ranks #9 of 9 public schools in Taylorsville, NC. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Taylorsville on the city page.
What other schools are in Alexander County Schools?
Besides Alexander Central High, Alexander County Schools also operates East Alexander Middle (510 students), West Alexander Middle (467 students), and Bethlehem Elementary (435 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.