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9 schools in Taylorsville

North Carolina · Public K-12

Taylorsville runs 9 public K-12 schools per the latest NCES counts, with total enrollment around 3,227 (5 elementary, 1 middle, and 2 high).

7-year change in Taylorsville

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
3,227
-332 (-9%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
8
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
77%
was 82%
% Hispanic
10%
was 8%
% Black
5%
was 4%
% Asian
2%
was 2%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alexander Central HighHigh09-121,254
Alexander Early CollegeHigh09-12172
Alexander Virtual AcademyCombinedM-M·
Bethlehem ElementaryElementaryPK-05435
Ellendale ElementaryElementaryKG-05168
Sugar Loaf ElementaryElementaryKG-05196
Taylorsville ElementaryElementaryPK-05241
West Alexander MiddleMiddle06-08467
Wittenburg ElementaryElementaryPK-05294

About Taylorsville

Across Taylorsville, North Carolina, 9 public schools instructs about 3,227 students between them.

For a sense of the school types, the city is built around 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, and 1 other.

Average school size in Taylorsville is around 359 students, 37% lower than the North Carolina average of about 571.

Over the past 7-year window. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 9%: 3,559 students in SY 2017-18 versus 3,227 in SY 2024-25. On the demographic side, White enrollment moved from 82% to 77% over the same window.

Within the allk12 community for this area, the community for Taylorsville discusses open enrollment windows, redistricting talk, and busing logistics. Discussions cut across districts, schools, and grade levels.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Taylorsville, North Carolina?
There are 9 public K-12 schools in Taylorsville, with a combined enrollment of about 3,227.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Taylorsville?
Taylorsville has 5 elementary, 1 middle, 2 high, 1 combined-grade public schools.
What is the largest public school in Taylorsville?
Alexander Central High is the largest public school in Taylorsville by enrollment, with approximately 1,254 students.
What school districts serve Taylorsville?
Taylorsville public schools are operated by Alexander County Schools.
What grade levels do public schools in Taylorsville cover?
Public schools in Taylorsville serve students from pre-K through grade 12.