Alexander County Schools

Alexander County Schools is the public school system for all of Alexander County, North Carolina. 11 schools are located in the district.

Alexander County Schools
Location
Alexander County, North Carolina
North Carolina Foothills

United States
District information
TypePublic
GradesPK–12
SuperintendentDr. Jennifer Hefner
Asst. Superintendent(s)Dr. Betsy Curry
AccreditationSouthern Association of Colleges and Schools
Schools11
Budget$45,308,560(2014-2015)
NCES District ID3700090[1]
Students and staff
Students5,009
Teachers343.80 (on FTE basis)
Staff425 (on FTE basis)
Other information
Websitewww.alexander.k12.nc.us

Demographics

Alexander County is located within the Piedmont region of western North Carolina. The county's main geographic feature is the Brushy Mountains. The "Brushies," as they are called locally, rise from 300 to 1,000 feet (300 m) above the surrounding countryside, and dominate the county's northern horizon. The county is served by US Highway 64, which connects Taylorsville with Lenoir and Statesville. NC Highways 90, 16, and 127 also serve the county. Interstate 40 and 77 are just 30 minutes from the majority of county residents. The Charlotte Douglas International Airport is an hour's drive from most parts of the county. The area is also served by the Hickory Regional Airport (30 minutes) and the Statesville Airport (20 minutes). The Alexander Railroad Company is an active short line rail system operating between Taylorsville and Statesville and connecting with Norfolk Southern. The county has a total of 264 square miles, of which 260 square miles is land and 3.7 square miles is water. The 2013 estimated population was 36,930, with a median household income of $40,637. The county has an estimated 17.2% of the population living below the poverty level. Seventy-nine percent of the population 25 years and older has a high school diploma or higher, with 11.7% holding a bachelor's degree or higher.

Governance

The primary governing body of Alexander County Schools follows a council–manager government format with a seven-member Board of Education appointing a Superintendent to run the day-to-day operations of the system. The school system currently resides in the NC State Board of Education's Seventh District.[2]

Board of Education

The seven-member Alexander County Schools Board of Education meets on the second Tuesday of every month. The current members of the board are: Caryn Brzykcy (Chair), Scott Bowman (Vice-Chair), Sallie Hartis, Marty Pennell, David Odom, Brigette Rhyne, Harry Schrum.[3]

Superintendent

The current superintendent of the system is Dr. Jennifer F. Hefner.

Member schools

Alexander County Schools has 11 schools ranging from pre-kindergarten to early college. Those 11 schools are separated into one early college, one high school, two middle schools and seven elementary schools.[4]

Early College

High school

Middle schools

Elementary schools

See also

References
  1. "Search for Public School Districts – District Detail for Alexander County Schools". National Center for Education Statistics. Institute of Education Sciences. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
  2. "Education Districts". NC State Board of Education. Retrieved April 28, 2012.
  3. "Board Members". Alexander County Schools. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved July 16, 2016.
  4. "Schools". Alexander County Schools. Archived from the original on April 21, 2013. Retrieved December 2, 2012.
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