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Alleghany County Schools, North Carolina

Alleghany County Schools is a unified school district in Alleghany County, North Carolina, for grades Pre-K to 12. About 11,174 people live in it (2020–2024 estimate). It covers 235 sq mi (608 km²) of land.

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Alleghany County Schools in North Carolina
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Population, 2020–2024 estimate
11,174
Grades
Pre-K to 12
Type
Unified school district
County
Alleghany County
Land area
235 sq mi (608 km²)
Median household income
$47,172 ± $4,894
Median home value
$214,800 ± $19,060
Water area
1.42 sq mi (3.69 km²)
State
North Carolina
Census code (GEOID)
3700120
Coordinates (central point)
36.489356, -81.132299
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These coordinates mark a central point for the district, not a school or an address. Population, income and home value: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, ± margin at 90% confidence; checked on October 20, 2026.

Towns, townships and communities in Alleghany County Schools, largest first

  1. Gap Civil Township4,043 people
  2. Glade Creek Township2,138 people
  3. Sparta (town)1,928 people
  4. Whitehead Township1,369 people
  5. Cherry Lane Township1,362 people
  6. Piney Creek Township1,069 people
  7. Prathers Creek Township1,054 people
  8. Cranberry Township139 people

A town, township, city or borough is listed when at least half its land is in the district; a community, when its central point is. Near a district line, an address can belong to the district next door.

Bordering unified school districts, nearest first

  1. Grayson County Public Schools, Virginia12 mi north
  2. Wilkes County Schools19 mi south
  3. Ashe County Schools21 mi west
  4. Surry County Schools25 mi east

These share a boundary with Alleghany County Schools. Distances are straight lines between central points.

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A district boundary doesn’t decide which school a student attends; the district’s attendance zones and rules do. Confirm the full address and grade with Alleghany County Schools before you rely on it.

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