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5 schools in Alexander City

Alabama · Public K-12

Public-school families in Alexander City pick from 5 campuses serving the city's roughly 2,836 K-12 students (2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high).

7-year change in Alexander City

SY 2017-18 vs SY 2024-25
Total enrollment
2,836
-226 (-7%) vs SY 2017-18
School count
5
0 (0%) vs SY 2017-18
% White
41%
was 49%
% Hispanic
11%
was 8%
% Black
43%
was 41%
% Asian
1%
was 1%
Source: NCES Common Core of Data, enrollment-weighted demographic averages
NameLevelGradesEnrollment
Alexander City Middle SchoolMiddle07-08430
Benjamin Russell High SchoolHigh09-12852
Jim Pearson Elementary SchoolElementaryPK-02704
Nathaniel H Stephens Elementary SchoolElementary03-04436
William L Radney Elementary SchoolMiddle05-06414

About Alexander City

Across Alexander City, Alabama, 5 public schools enrolls about 2,836 students between them.

On the school-mix side, the city is built around 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high.

Looking at the last 7 years. Across the same 7-year window, public-school enrollment declined 7%: 3,062 students in SY 2017-18 versus 2,836 in SY 2024-25. The White share of public-school enrollment declined from 49% to 41%.

On allk12, the community for Alexander City discusses sports rivalries, cross-district programs, and shared facilities. Posts come from current and former families, staff, and alumni.

Frequently asked questions

How many K-12 schools are in Alexander City, Alabama?
There are 5 public K-12 schools in Alexander City, with a combined enrollment of about 2,836.
How many elementary, middle, and high schools are in Alexander City?
Alexander City has 2 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high public schools.
What is the largest public school in Alexander City?
Benjamin Russell High School is the largest public school in Alexander City by enrollment, with approximately 852 students.
What school districts serve Alexander City?
Alexander City public schools are operated by Alexander City.
What grade levels do public schools in Alexander City cover?
Public schools in Alexander City serve students from pre-K through grade 12.