Alexander City

The Alexander City school district in Alabama consists of 5 schools, including 2 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school, serving students from diverse backgrounds. The district's performance is mixed, with some standout schools like Benjamin Russell High School and William L Radney Elementary School outperforming the state average, while others struggle to meet academic benchmarks.

Benjamin Russell High School is a standout, ranking 94th out of 378 Alabama high schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school outperforms the state average in 11th-grade proficiency for math, science, and English, and has a relatively low free/reduced lunch rate of 38.18%, indicating a lower percentage of economically disadvantaged students. In contrast, William L Radney Elementary School outperforms the state and district averages in 5th and 6th-grade proficiency for math and English, but has a higher free/reduced lunch rate of 51.6%, suggesting a larger population of economically disadvantaged students.

The district's schools have a diverse student population, with minority students making up between 54.02% and 59.91% of the student body. However, the schools generally perform below the state average in math proficiency, with the exception of William L Radney Elementary School. English proficiency is more mixed, with some schools outperforming the state average. The high free/reduced lunch rates, ranging from 38.18% to 53.59%, indicate a significant population of economically disadvantaged students across the district, which may contribute to the overall academic challenges faced by the schools. Addressing these disparities and providing equitable resources could help the Alexander City district improve student outcomes.