Alexander Early College vs East Alexander Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander Early College
Taylorsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
172 students
East Alexander Middle
Hiddenite · Public middle · Grades 6–8
510 students
| Measure | Alexander Early College Taylorsville, North Carolina | East Alexander Middle Hiddenite, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 528 | #248 of 469 |
| National rank | #5938 of 16,910 | #11490 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 172 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 172 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.3% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 28.7 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 84.5% | 37% |
| city | Taylorsville | Hiddenite |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Alexander Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.4 vs 32.1).
- •Alexander Early College does better on math proficiency (84.5% vs 37%).
- •Alexander Early College does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 45%).
- •Alexander Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.3% vs 98.8%).
- •East Alexander Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 28.7).
- •East Alexander Middle is the larger school with 510 students compared with 172.
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 Early College better than East Alexander Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Alexander Early College ranks higher (59.4 vs 32.1 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 Early College and East Alexander Middle?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Taylorsville and Hiddenite in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander Early College: 172. East Alexander Middle: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander Early College and East Alexander Middle rank in North Carolina?
Alexander Early College is 125th of 528 and East Alexander Middle is 248th of 469 among high schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).