Alexander City Middle School vs Benjamin Russell High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Alabama, United States, 863 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alexander City Middle School
Alexander City · Public middle · Grades 7–8
430 students
Benjamin Russell High School
Alexander City · Public high · Grades 9–12
852 students
| Measure | Alexander City Middle School Alexander City, Alabama | Benjamin Russell High School Alexander City, Alabama |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 263 | #130 of 304 |
| National rank | #10154 of 15,369 | #10169 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 430 | 852 |
| Enrollment | 430 | 852 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.8% | 58.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 40% |
| city | Alexander City | Alexander City |
| state | Alabama | Alabama |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Russell High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.1 vs 38.5).
- •Alexander City Middle School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 40%).
- •Benjamin Russell High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 38%).
- •Benjamin Russell High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.2% vs 72.8%).
- •Benjamin Russell High School does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •Benjamin Russell High School is the larger school with 852 students compared with 430.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Alexander City Middle School better than Benjamin Russell High School?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Russell High School ranks higher (43.1 vs 38.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Alexander City Middle School and Benjamin Russell High School?
About 863 m in a straight line, between Alexander City and Alexander City in Alabama.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alexander City Middle School: 430. Benjamin Russell High School: 852. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alexander City Middle School and Benjamin Russell High School rank in Alabama?
Alexander City Middle School is 156th of 263 and Benjamin Russell High School is 130th of 304 among middle schools in Alabama on the 2025 Success Index (US).