Below Average
#1195 of 1,356 schools in AL
Benjamin Russell High School
High School · Alexander City · Alexander City, AL
An Alexander City high school where students score 41 points below what's typical for similar communities.
225 Heard Blvd, Alexander City, AL 35010
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 22% proficient (2022)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Benjamin Russell High School score 20% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 24 points since 2019, to 20% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
38.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Benjamin Russell High School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 48Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,647/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexander City), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$48,744
Median home value
$129,500
Median rent
$702/mo
College educated
17.7%
Homeownership
69.5%
Poverty rate
18.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35010; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
0 from verified nearby records
No verified same-level alternatives
The available nearby set has no same-level school with a verified grade span.
Alexander City
- Schools in district
- 5
- Rank in district
- #5 of 5
- District spending per student
- $12,834NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 25.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Benjamin Russell High School is listed in Alexander City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Benjamin Russell High School
Benjamin Russell High School is a public high school in Alexander City, AL, part of Alexander City, serving approximately 843 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,195 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Benjamin Russell High School
What grades does Benjamin Russell High School serve?
Benjamin Russell High School serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Benjamin Russell High School?
Benjamin Russell High School has an enrollment of approximately 843 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Russell High School?
The student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Russell High School is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Benjamin Russell High School rank in AL?
Benjamin Russell High School ranks #1,195 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Benjamin Russell High School's MySchoolScout rating?
Benjamin Russell High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Benjamin Russell High School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Benjamin Russell High School has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Benjamin Russell High School a charter school?
No, Benjamin Russell High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Benjamin Russell High School a Title I school?
No, Benjamin Russell High School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Benjamin Russell High School?
38.2% of students at Benjamin Russell High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 843
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 51
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Tallapoosa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.6%
- Phone
- (256) 234-8611
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- Area population (ZIP 35010)
- 19,619
- Area average commute
- 22.2 min
- Area median age
- 42.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35010; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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