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 2026-27 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,836 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 26% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
2,836 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
165 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Alexander City School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#90 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
84%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)18.8%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
11%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 21-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
42%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% White
41%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 35-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,663 is higher than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has grown by 20% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,942 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$50 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$48 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,663
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$16,942
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Alexander City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
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 | 436 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 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 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 61%
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 | 430 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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 | 852 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 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 | 704 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,836 students.
What is the rank of Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District is ranked #85 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 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?
42% of Alexander City School District students are Black, 41% of students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 5% 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 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Alexander City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,942 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 14% over four school years.
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