Public schools in Alexander City, AL
5 open public schools with an address in Alexander City, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
5
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
2,836
5 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
17.2:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Alexander City public schools
The federal directory lists 5 public schools in Alexander City, AL: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. The 5 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 2,836 students, an average of 567 per school. The largest campus is Benjamin Russell High School (852 students), and the largest elementary school is Jim Pearson Elementary School (704).
Every listed school belongs to Alexander City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 17.2:1, similar to the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
About 65% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Alexander City
Elementary schools in Alexander City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jim Pearson Elementary School Alexander City | PK–02 | 704 | 17.2:1 | |
| Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary School Alexander City | 03–04 | 436 | 21.8:1 |
Middle schools in Alexander City
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alexander City Middle School Alexander City | 07–08 | 430 | 16.9:1 | |
| William L Radney Elementary School Alexander City | 05–06 | 414 | 18:1 |
High schools in Alexander City
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Russell High School Alexander City | 09–12 | 852 | 15.5:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White40.6%
- Hispanic11%
- Black42.5%
- Asian0.9%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 5 Alexander City schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (2,836 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Alexander City
How many public schools are in Alexander City, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 5 open public schools with a location address in Alexander City: 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high. Together they reported 2,836 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Alexander City?
All listed public schools with an address in Alexander City belong to Alexander City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Alexander City?
Benjamin Russell High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Alexander City, with 852 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Alexander City?
No school with an address in Alexander City is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Alexander City schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Alexander City public schools is 17.2:1, similar to the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Alexander City guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities