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 2024-25 school year, there are 5 public schools serving 2,899 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 24% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 48% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
5 Schools
1,520 Schools
# Students
2,899 Students
750,129 Students
# Teachers
170 Teachers
42,056 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has increased from 85-89% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#86 out of 145 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
n/a
6,253 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
30 Students
11,078 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
273 Students
79,029 Students
% Hispanic Students
10%
11%
# Black Students
1,192 Students
237,956 Students
% Black Students
41%
32%
# White Students
1,277 Students
389,093 Students
% White Students
44%
52%
# Hawaiian Students
n/a
841 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
127 Students
25,879 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
95
22,784
# Students in K Grade:
198
57,176
# Students in 1st Grade:
266
59,482
# Students in 2nd Grade:
213
55,467
# Students in 3rd Grade:
216
54,157
# Students in 4th Grade:
202
54,083
# Students in 5th Grade:
214
54,820
# Students in 6th Grade:
224
55,255
# Students in 7th Grade:
232
56,807
# Students in 8th Grade:
227
58,256
# Students in 9th Grade:
245
62,003
# Students in 10th Grade:
210
57,704
# Students in 11th Grade:
173
51,956
# Students in 12th Grade:
184
50,179
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $14,088 is higher than the state median of $12,892. The school district revenue/student has grown by 21% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$41 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$41 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$14,088
$12,892
Spending / Student
$14,281
$12,112
Best Alexander City School District Public Schools (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 418 students
Rank: #22.
William L Radney Elementary School
Magnet 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
| 438 students
Rank: #33.
Alexander City Middle School
Magnet 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
| 459 students
Rank: #44.
Benjamin Russell High School
Magnet 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
| 812 students
Rank: n/an/a
Jim Pearson Elementary School
Magnet School
1240 Scott Rd
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Alexander City, AL 35010
(256) 234-8625
Grades: PK-2
| 772 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Alexander City School District?
Alexander City School District manages 5 public schools serving 2,899 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 2021-2022 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?
44% of Alexander City School District students are White, 41% of students are Black, 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 lower than the Alabama state average of 18:1.
What is Alexander City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,281 is higher than the state median of $12,112. The school district spending/student has grown by 34% over four school years.
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