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 is in the NC State Board of Education's Seventh District.

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