Alexander Central High vs Sugar Loaf Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.9 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
Sugar Loaf Elementary
Taylorsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
196 students
| Measure | Alexander Central High Taylorsville, North Carolina | Sugar Loaf Elementary Taylorsville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #333 of 528 | #495 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #12427 of 16,910 | #31351 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,254 | 196 |
| Enrollment | 1,254 | 196 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 99.8% | 98.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Taylorsville | Taylorsville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 34.0).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Sugar Loaf Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.5% vs 99.8%).
- •Alexander Central High does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.8).
- •Alexander Central High is the larger school with 1,254 students compared with 196.
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 Sugar Loaf Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sugar Loaf Elementary ranks higher (40.9 vs 34.0 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 Sugar Loaf Elementary?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Taylorsville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Central High: 1,254. Sugar Loaf Elementary: 196. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Central High and Sugar Loaf Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Alexander Central High is 333rd of 528 and Sugar Loaf Elementary is 495th of 1,457 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).