For the 2025 school year, there is 1 public high school serving 843 students in Alexander City, AL.
The top ranked public high school in Alexander City, AL is Benjamin Russell High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Alexander City, AL public high school have an average math proficiency score of 17% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Alexander City have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Alexander City, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Russell High School, with 88% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Alexander City, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Grades: 9-12
| 843 students
Alexander City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
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
Grades: 10-12
| n/a students
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
Grades: 11-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Alexander City, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Alexander City, AL include Benjamin Russell High School.
How many public high schools are located in Alexander City?
1 public high schools are located in Alexander City.
What is the racial composition of students in Alexander City?
Alexander City public high schools minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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