Alexander Central High
Taylorsville, NC
PublicHigh · Grades 9–12
School performance grade
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
C grade for 2024–25, score 64.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grade | B | C | C |
| School performance score | 72 | 65 | 64 |
| School achievement score | 69.3 | 67.1 | 63.4 |
| Reading and math | 59.3% | 54.3% | 52.9% |
| ACT and WorkKeys | 60% | 54.2% | 54.7% |
| Standard cohort graduation rate | 82.7% | 81.2% | 81.5% |
| Math course rigor | 94.6% | Above 95% | 92.7% |
| Biology | 56.3% | 65.8% | 42.2% |
| School growth score | 81.8 | 55.8 | 64.2 |
| Growth status | Met | NotMet | NotMet |
The grade combines applicable achievement measures and academic growth.
Safety incidents
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
22.222 reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reportable criminal acts per 1,000 students | 23.772 | 23.987 | 22.222 |
Rate denominators: 2022–23, 2023–24: Final average daily membership; 2024–25: Student population estimate.
Discipline
State and federal reports
North Carolina Department of Public Instruction
65.84 short-term out-of-school suspensions per 1,000 students in 2024–25.
| Measure | 2022–23 | 2023–24 | 2024–25 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Short-term suspensions per 1,000 students | 90.33 | 76.92 | 65.84 |
Rate denominator: Final average daily membership.
Short-term suspensions last up to 10 school days. Repeat suspensions count separately.
U.S. Department of Education
| Measure | 2021–22 | 2023–24 |
|---|---|---|
| Enrolled in the fall | 1,268 | 1,238 |
| Suspended out of school | 9.6% · 122 | 5.5% · 68 |
| Suspended in school | 14.3% · 181 | 12.4% · 154 |
| Expelled | 0.0% · 0 | 0.1% · 1 |
School Profile
Location
Rural, Distant
Enrollment
1,248 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
Demographics
Hispanic/Latino10.7%
White77.6%
Black or African American5.5%
Asian0.9%
Two or More Races5.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native0.0%
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander0.0%
School information
North Carolina School Report Cards · 2024–25
- Calendar
- Traditional
Public school directory
NCES ID 370009000028
- District
- Alexander County Schools
- Status
- Open
- School category
- Regular School
- Charter
- No
- Virtual instruction
- No virtual instruction
- Enrollment
- 1,248 students
- Teachers (FTE)
- 84.7
Sources
- North Carolina School Performance Grades · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Report Cards Profile · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2024–25
- North Carolina School Discipline Reports · North Carolina Department of Public Instruction · 2022–23, 2023–24, 2024–25
- NCES Common Core of Data · National Center for Education Statistics · 2023–24
- Civil Rights Data Collection · U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights · 2021–22, 2023–24