Alexander City Middle School

Alexander City Middle School is an intimate middle-grades school in Alexander City, Alabama, run under Alexander City. The school educates 430 students in grades 7 through 8.

Across the 5 schools in Alexander City (2,836 students total), Alexander City Middle School accounts for its share of the district's footprint.

Demographically, Alexander City Middle School lists that 47% of students identify as Black, with the remaining enrollment distributed across several groups; the rest is composed of 35% White, 12% Hispanic, 4% multiracial. That is noticeably more Black than the county at large, where the share is closer to 23%.

Looking at school resources, On paper, Alexander City Middle School has 26 full-time-equivalent teachers, translating to a class-load average of around 16.9:1. Statewide, the average ratio sits near 17.9:1, putting Alexander City Middle School tighter than the state norm the norm. Around 73% of the student body qualifies for free or reduced-price meals, a number frequently used as a low-income enrollment indicator. Set against Tallapoosa County (around 60%), the school's rate is somewhat above typical.

On a residual basis (actual vs predicted given the student mix), Alexander City Middle School sits in the middle band of the BeatsExpectations distribution. Schools with this campus's student mix typically land near 31.1%; this one delivers 33.8%.

In the surrounding community, census data for Tallapoosa County shows median household earnings sit near $59,356, roughly 20% of adults have completed at least a four-year degree, and the poverty rate sits near 14%. Alexander City Middle School is one of 11 public schools in Tallapoosa County (combined enrollment of about 5,658 students).

The closest other public school is Benjamin Russell High School, roughly 0.5 miles away. Within five miles, there are 4 other public schools. Ranking that nearby cluster on reported proficiency puts Alexander City Middle School at 6th of 8; the average score across the group is 36.2%.

The campus sits in a town-center setting.

Trend over the last 7 years. Looking back 7 years, enrollment at Alexander City Middle School has remained close to its prior level, going from 440 students in 2018 to 430 in 2025. White enrollment moved from 54% to 35% across the same window.

Inside the community feed, the page collects discussion, questions, and updates around school events, parent volunteer needs, and clubs. The community welcomes input from current and former families.