The only school district in Alexander County suffered declining enrollment in the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.
There were 4,352 students in the halls of Alexander County Schools, 0.9% lower than the year before.
The enrollment numbers in Alexander County fell short of the state’s trend, which shows an overall increase in enrollment across the state.
Alexander County Schools has a main office in Taylorsville and is the only school district within Alexander County.
Despite boasting a favorable teacher-student ratio of 1:15, surpassing the national average, North Carolina’s public schools face a significant funding gap. The state’s per-student expenditure of $10,519 falls considerably short of the national average of $14,295.
North Carolina’s public schools faced a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.
| School | Total Enrollment in 2022-23 | Total Enrollment in 2021-22 | Total % Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High School | 1,262 | 1,228 | 2.8% |
| East Alexander Middle School | 556 | 572 | -2.8% |
| West Alexander Middle School | 463 | 465 | -0.4% |
| Bethlehem Elementary School | 443 | 427 | 3.7% |
| Hiddenite Elementary School | 354 | 364 | -2.7% |
| Wittenburg Elementary School | 272 | 274 | -0.7% |
| Taylorsville Elementary School | 224 | 217 | 3.2% |
| Ellendale Elementary School | 212 | 209 | 1.4% |
| Sugar Loaf Elementary School | 205 | 212 | -3.3% |
| Stony Point Elementary School | 184 | 189 | -2.6% |
| Alexander Early College | 164 | 188 | -12.8% |
| Alexander Virtual Academy | 13 | 46 | -71.7% |
