Alexander Central High vs Hiddenite Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Central High
Taylorsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,254 students
Hiddenite Elementary
Hiddenite · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
370 students
| Measure | Alexander Central High Taylorsville, North Carolina | Hiddenite Elementary Hiddenite, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 528 | #979 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12427 of 16,910 | #42062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,254 | 370 |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | 370 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 99.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 34% |
| city | Taylorsville | Hiddenite |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.0 vs 24.4).
- •Alexander Central High does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Alexander Central High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 34%).
- •Hiddenite Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99.2% vs 99.8%).
- •Hiddenite Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Alexander Central High is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 370.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander Central High better than Hiddenite Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Central High ranks higher (34.0 vs 24.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander Central High and Hiddenite Elementary?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Hiddenite in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Central High: 1,254. Hiddenite Elementary: 370. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Central High and Hiddenite Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alexander Central High is 333rd of 528 and Hiddenite Elementary is 979th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).