Alexander Early College vs. Alexander Central High School
Should you attend Alexander Early College or Alexander Central High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Alexander Early College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
Alexander Central High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Overview
Serving 169 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Early College ranks in the top 1% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≥90% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Serving 1,248 students in grades 9-12, Alexander Central High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is equal to the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 57% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
169 students
1,248 students
% Male | % Female
40% | 60%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
85 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#18 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#383 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
80-84%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥90%
59%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
62%
Graduation Rate
≥90%
81%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
6
Grade 9 Students
47
339
Grade 10 Students
37
313
Grade 11 Students
52
328
Grade 12 Students
33
262
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
1%
% Hispanic
18%
11%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
75%
78%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
5%
Diversity Score
0.41
0.38
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
31%
100%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
2%
