How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Alexander Central High | East Alexander Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Taylorsville, NC | Hiddenite, NC |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | high | middle |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | 510 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 15.1:1 | 16:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.4% | 57.4% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Alexander Central High | East Alexander Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,412 | $13,412 |
| District | Alexander County Schools | Alexander County Schools |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Alexander Central High | East Alexander Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 79.1% | 73.5% |
| African American | 4.7% | 5.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 10.3% | 16.3% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 1.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 4.9% | 3.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Alexander Central High | East Alexander Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 12 | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 313.5:1 | 255:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 24.4% | 24.1% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 160 | 109 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.