For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 1,417 students in Taylorsville, NC.
The top ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, NC are Alexander Early College and Alexander Central High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Taylorsville, NC public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the North Carolina public high school average of 58%), and reading proficiency score of 62% (versus the 58% statewide average). High schools in Taylorsville have an average ranking of 9/10, which is in the top 20% of North Carolina public high schools.
Taylorsville, NC public high school have a Graduation Rate of 82%, which is less than the North Carolina average of 85%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Alexander Early College, with ≥90% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in North Carolina or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high school average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Taylorsville, NC (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Alexander Early College
(Math: ≥90% | Reading: ≥90%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
345 Industrial Blvd
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-8221
Grades: 9-12
| 169 students
Rank: #22.
Alexander Central High School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
223 School Drive
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-7063
Grades: 9-12
| 1,248 students
Taylorsville, North Carolina Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
7300 Church Road
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-2395
Grades: 4-8
| 13 students
928 Nc Hwy 16 South
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Taylorsville, NC 28681
(828) 632-1141
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, NC?
The top ranked public high schools in Taylorsville, NC include Alexander Early College and Alexander Central High School.
How many public high schools are located in Taylorsville?
2 public high schools are located in Taylorsville.
What is the racial composition of students in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville public high schools minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the North Carolina public high schools average of 55% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Taylorsville are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Taylorsville include: Alexander Central High School vs. Alexander Early College
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