District Overview

Alexander County Schools serves 4,201 students from preschool through 12th grade with the option of an early college for secondary students. ACS employs 574 staff members; 275 of those are teachers. The school system is one of the biggest employers in the county. The district operates 11 schools and an alternative learning center.

Dr. Bill Griffin was appointed superintendent in July 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. 

District Personnel

General Information

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

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