Best Alexander City Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 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 22% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 23%), and reading proficiency score of 22% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Alexander City have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Alabama public high schools.
Alexander City, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Alabama average of 89%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Benjamin Russell High School, with 84% 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 (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Benjamin Russell High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 9-12 | 843 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
[+] Show Closed Public Schools in Alexander City, Alabama

Alexander City, Alabama Public Schools (Closed)

School
Location
Quick Facts
1375 Junior College Dr
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8641
Gr: 10-12
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8611
Gr: 11-12

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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