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 2025 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,849 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.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools in Alexander City School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,849 Students
743,516 Students
# Teachers
166 Teachers
42,637 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
#86 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)26%
30%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
(22-23)84%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
11%
% Black
43%
32%
% White
42%
51%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,335 is higher than the state median of $13,006. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,532 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,335
$13,006
Spending / Student
$14,532
$12,220
Best Alexander City School District ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
(Math: 30% | 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
Grades: 3-4
| 428 students
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
Grades: 5-6
| 412 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander City Middle School
(Math: 11% | 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
Grades: 7-8
| 427 students
Rank: #44.
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
Rank: n/an/a
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Grades: PK-2
| 739 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,849 students.
What is the rank of Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District is ranked #86 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?
43% of Alexander City School District students are Black, 42% of students are White, 10% 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 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 $14,532 is higher than the state median of $12,220. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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