For the 2025-26 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,849 students in Alexander City, AL (there are 5 private schools, serving 406 private students). 88% of all K-12 students in Alexander City, AL are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
The top ranked public schools in Alexander City, AL are Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, William L Radney Elementary School and Alexander City Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander City, AL public schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average). Schools in Alexander City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public schools.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Best Public Schools in Alexander City, AL (2025-26)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
851 Laurel St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8631
Gr: 3-4 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #22.
William L Radney Elementary School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
140 Allison Drive
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8636
Gr: 5-6 | 412 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Rank: #33.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
359 State St
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8660
Gr: 7-8 | 427 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 59%
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 20-24% | 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
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Gr: PK-2 | 739 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Alexander City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
Career Technology Center (Closed 2005)
Vocational School
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Gr: 10-12
Tallapoosa Area Vocational Training High School (Closed 2007)
Vocational School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 11-12
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public schools in Alexander City, AL?
The top ranked public schools in Alexander City, AL include Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School, William L Radney Elementary School and Alexander City Middle School.
How many public schools are located in Alexander City?
5 public schools are located in Alexander City.
What percentage of students in Alexander City go to public school?
88% of all K-12 students in Alexander City are educated in public schools (compared to the AL state average of 90%).
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander City?
Alexander City public schools minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public schools average of 49% (majority Black).
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