- Enrollment
- 1,254
- Students per teacher
- 14.4:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Taylorsville, NC
West Alexander Middle
Federal NCES profile for West Alexander Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 56/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 370009000035
👥 S:T ratio 36
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 53
📋 Attendance 65
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
West Alexander Middle earns 56/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the North Carolina median.
- #4 of 9
- public schools in Taylorsville · Resource Index
- 56
- Resource Index · Higher
- 16.1:1
- students per teacher
- 45.0%
- free-lunch eligible
West Alexander Middle has class sizes near the North Carolina median. Computed live against every North Carolina school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, West Alexander Middle ranks #4 of 9 public schools in Taylorsville, NC.
School address
District: Alexander County Schools · North Carolina
NCES ID 370009000035 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-4 students YoY
West Alexander Middle held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-4 students YoY 370009000035 · Taylorsville, NC Middle · SMALL · TRAD
467 enr · 16.1:1 · 45.0% lunch · RII 56
Nearest enrollment peer: Alexander Central High (1,254 students)
West Alexander Middle held near 463 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-4 headcount). Teacher FTE held 29.3 → 29.1 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · North Carolina schools → · Find another →
West Alexander Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Alexander Cent
Alexander Central High
1,254 students
- East Alexander
East Alexander Middle
510 students
- This school 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 West Alexander Middle reports 467 students on the CCD universe file.
How West Alexander Middle compares
West Alexander Middle 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 | 16.1:1 | ▲ 2% | 15.8:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 45.0% | ▼ 32% | 66.0% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 467 | top 54% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
16.1:1
Leaner classes than 37% of US schools, a middle-of-the-pack class size.
467
Bigger than 57% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
45.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 32% 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
16.1:1
students per teacher
- 2% above state mean
Top 64% in North Carolina - lower ratio than 36% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
13.9%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 10-15% range, above the pre-pandemic national baseline but within the broader post-pandemic picture.
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
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 234 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
63
in-school suspensions + 17 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 13.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 17.1 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 81.8%
Hispanic or Latino 8.4%
Two or More 4.7%
Asian 2.6%
African American 2.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.2%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.2%
Largest group: White at 81.8% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 32.0/100
Simpson diversity index - at 32.0, West Alexander Middle is less mixed than the North Carolina school average of 56.1.
Programs
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 West Alexander Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| East Alexander Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bethlehem Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Hiddenite Elementary | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Wittenburg Elementary | Smaller | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to West Alexander Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 510
- Students per teacher
- 14.6:1
- Resource Index
- 50/100
- 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
Nationwide middle 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 (~467 students)
Frequently asked questions about West Alexander Middle
How many students attend West Alexander Middle?
West Alexander Middle has 467 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Taylorsville, NC. CCD year-over-year: 467 (2022-23) → 463 (2023-24), nearly flat (-4).
What is the student-teacher ratio at West Alexander Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at West Alexander Middle is 16.1:1, which is 2% higher than the North Carolina average of 15.8:1 and 3% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at West Alexander Middle?
45.0% of students at West Alexander Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the North Carolina average of 66.0%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of West Alexander Middle?
The largest demographic group at West Alexander Middle is White at 81.8% of enrollment, in Taylorsville, NC.
What is the Resource Investment Index for West Alexander Middle?
West Alexander Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 56/100 (higher 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 West Alexander Middle rank among public schools in Taylorsville?
By Resource Investment Index, West Alexander Middle ranks #4 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 West Alexander Middle, Alexander County Schools also operates Alexander Central High (1,254 students), East Alexander Middle (510 students), and Bethlehem Elementary (435 students). See the Alexander County Schools district page for the complete list.