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About Us

Daytime aerial of track and field

District Overview

Alexander County Schools serves nearly 4,250 students from preschool through 12th grade with the option of an early college for secondary students. The district operates 11 schools and an alternative learning center.

Dr. Bill Griffin was appointed superintendent in 2024. The district is governed by a seven member board of education with members who serve four-year terms. Voters elect board members based on the district where the voter lives.

School Hours

Elementary start 8:15am, Middle School start 7:40am, High School start 8am

 

 Visitors by appointment only.

The Board of Education Office is open 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Monday through Friday.  Please check the school calendar for holiday closings and summer hours.  In the event of inclement weather, delayed school openings and school closings will be posted under the Emergency Alert link on the homepage.

Alexander County Board of Education

(Please click the link above for the BOE membership, agendas and minutes)

The Alexander County Schools Board of Education meets at 6pm the second Monday of each month at 700 Liledoun Road Taylorsville, NC 28681. The board is made of seven members elected by district. 

828-632-7001

Our Schools

Bethlehem Elementary

Exterior of Bethlehem Elementary from across the parking lot

 

 

Ellendale Elementary

Exterior picture of Ellendale with red roof and flagpoles out front

 

Hiddenite Elementary

Exterior of Hiddenite Elementary with red bushes in the foreground

 

Stony Point Elementary

Exterior of Stony Point Elementary School from the parking lot with green grass and a flag pole out front

 

Sugar Loaf Elementary

Exterior of Sugarloaf Elementary School 2023

 

Taylorsville Elementary

Exterior picture of Taylorsville Elementary building

 

Wittenburg Elementary

Exterior of Wittenburg Elementary from across the parking lot

 

East Alexander Middle 

Brick East Alexander Middle road sign

 

West Alexander Middle

WAMS exterior building shot

 

Alexander Central High School

Exterior of Alexander Central HS from the front parking lot

 

Alexander Early College

exterior of Alexander Early College from the parking lot

 

Student Success Center

Exterior of Student Success Center from across the parking lot