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Alexander County Schools: Alexander Central High School welcomed most students in 2022-23 school year

Webp superintendent of public instruction catherine truitt 2023

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

NC Superintendent of Public Instruction Catherine Truitt 2023 | North Carolina Department of Public Instruction

Alexander Central High School had the highest enrollment among Alexander County schools, welcoming 1,262 students during the 2022-23 school year, according to the North Carolina Department of Public Instruction.

Among the 12 schools in Alexander County, East Alexander Middle School ranked second in enrollment numbers with 556 students, while West Alexander Middle School welcomed 463 students and ranked third in the 2022-23 school year.

Alexander Central High School is part of Alexander County Schools district, which roughly covers institutions within Alexander County and has a main office in Taylorsville.

In the previous school year, Alexander Central High School also had the highest number of students among Alexander County schools.

North Carolina's public schools are facing a significant funding gap, with a per-student expenditure of $10,519 — well below the national average of $14,295.

This financial strain is further compounded by a significant challenge in staffing with a staggering 58.4% surge in vacant teaching positions in the 2021-22 school year, leaving over 5,000 classrooms without qualified instructors.

Enrollment in Alexander Central High School Over 4 Years
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Enrollment in Alexander County Schools During 2022-23 School Year
School nameCityTotal School Enrollment
Alexander Central High SchoolTaylorsville1,262
East Alexander Middle SchoolHiddenite556
West Alexander Middle SchoolTaylorsville463
Bethlehem Elementary SchoolTaylorsville443
Hiddenite Elementary SchoolHiddenite354
Wittenburg Elementary SchoolTaylorsville272
Taylorsville Elementary SchoolTaylorsville224
Ellendale Elementary SchoolTaylorsville212
Sugar Loaf Elementary SchoolTaylorsville205
Stony Point Elementary SchoolStony Point184
Alexander Early CollegeTaylorsville164
Alexander Virtual AcademyTaylorsville13

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