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6.3 avg / 10

Alexander City School District

School District · Alexander City, Alabama

Students: 2,849
Teachers (FTE): 165

Avg Rating

6.3

out of 10

Schools

5

2 elem, 2 mid, 1 high

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,834

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.3:1

How this district compares

Alabama rank

#96 of 141

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

-0.2

below Alabama avg

Per-pupil spending

$12,834

+$26 vs Alabama median

District size

2,849 students

Typical than Alabama median

About Alexander City

Alexander City is a Alexander City, Alabama school district serving 5 schools. The district educates 2,849 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.3:1. The district invests $12,834 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.3/10, Alexander City demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Jim Pearson Elementary School, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.

In standardized testing, Alexander City students show an average math proficiency of 27.8% and ELA proficiency of 44.8%.

The district includes 2 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.

District Map

Schools in Alexander City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 27.8%
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ELA Proficiency 44.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Alexander City with test data.

District Details

State
Alabama
City
Alexander City
Total Enrollment
2,849
Teachers (FTE)
165
Child Poverty Rate
0.3%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Alexander City?

Alexander City has 5 schools in total — 2 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Alexander City?

The average composite rating for Alexander City is 6.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Alexander City?

Alexander City spends $12,834 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Alexander City?

The average student-teacher ratio in Alexander City is 17.3:1.

What is the top-rated school in Alexander City?

Jim Pearson Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Alexander City with a composite score of 8.8/10.

What are the test scores in Alexander City?

Across schools in Alexander City with test data, the average math proficiency is 27.8% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 44.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Alexander City compare to other districts in Alabama?

Alexander City has an average school rating of 6.3/10 across 5 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.3/10
Math Proficiency
27.8%
ELA Proficiency
44.8%

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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