For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,012 students in Alexander County, NC.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, NC are West Alexander Middle School and East Alexander Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander County, NC public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the North Carolina public middle school average of 48%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Alexander County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of North Carolina public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle school average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Alexander County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
West Alexander Middle School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
85 Bulldog Lane
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 495-4611
Gr: 6-8 | 467 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Rank: #22.
East Alexander Middle School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1285 White Plains Road
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Hiddenite, NC 28636
(828) 632-7565
Gr: 6-8 | 510 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 26%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, NC?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Alexander County, NC include West Alexander Middle School and East Alexander Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Alexander County?
2 public middle schools are located in Alexander County.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander County?
Alexander County public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public middle schools average of 57% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Alexander County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Alexander County include: East Alexander Middle School vs. West Alexander Middle School, West Alexander Middle School vs. East Alexander Middle School
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