Top Rankings
Alexander City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,927 students in Alexander City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Alexander City School District have an average math proficiency score of 18% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 38% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 54% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
2,927 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
116 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
District Rank
Alexander City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 90-94% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#83 out of 143 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
18%
24%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
46%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
89%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
31 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
266 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
10%
# Black Students
1,166 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
40%
32%
# White Students
1,345 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
46%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
117 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
74
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
268
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
221
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
225
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
213
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
224
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
233
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
223
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
229
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
230
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
230
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
178
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
198
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
181
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,953 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,145 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,953
$12,931
Spending / Student
$14,145
$12,150
Best Alexander City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
William L Radney Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Grades: 5-6
| 456 students
Rank: #22.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Grades: 3-4
| 437 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Grades: 7-8
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 9-12
| 787 students
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Grades: PK-2
| 788 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,927 students.
What is the rank of Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District is ranked #84 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander City School District?
46% of Alexander City School District students are White, 40% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Alexander City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,145 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has grown by 33% over four school years.
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