Public schools in Taylorsville, NC
8 open public schools with an address in Taylorsville, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
8
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
3,227
8 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17:1
North Carolina median 15.4:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Taylorsville public schools
The federal directory lists 8 public schools in Taylorsville, NC: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. The 8 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 3,227 students, an average of 403 per school. The largest campus is Alexander Central High (1,254 students), and the largest elementary school is Bethlehem Elementary (435).
Every listed school belongs to Alexander County Schools. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17:1, higher than the statewide school median of 15.4:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 1 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 1 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 99% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Taylorsville
Elementary schools in Taylorsville
5| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Elementary Alexander County Schools | PK–05 | 435 | 17:1 | |
| Ellendale Elementary Alexander County Schools | KG–05 | 168 | 14.9:1 | |
| Sugar Loaf Elementary Alexander County Schools | KG–05 | 196 | 16.9:1 | |
| Taylorsville Elementary Alexander County Schools | PK–05 | 241 | 17.8:1 | |
| Wittenburg Elementary Alexander County Schools | PK–05 | 294 | 17.4:1 |
Middle schools in Taylorsville
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| West Alexander Middle Alexander County Schools | 06–08 | 467 | 16.4:1 |
High schools in Taylorsville
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander Central High Alexander County Schools | 09–12 | 1,254 | 15.9:1 | |
| Alexander Early College Alexander County Schools | 09–12 | 172 | 28.7:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White77.4%
- Hispanic10.3%
- Black4.5%
- Asian1.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial5.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 8 Taylorsville schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (3,227 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Taylorsville
How many public schools are in Taylorsville, NC?
The current NCES directory lists 8 open public schools with a location address in Taylorsville: 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high. Together they reported 3,227 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Taylorsville?
All listed public schools with an address in Taylorsville belong to Alexander County Schools. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Taylorsville?
Alexander Central High reported the largest high-school enrollment in Taylorsville, with 1,254 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Taylorsville?
No school with an address in Taylorsville is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in North Carolina.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Taylorsville schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Taylorsville public schools is 17:1, higher than the North Carolina school median of 15.4:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Taylorsville guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All North Carolina cities