Schools & Families in Alexander City
Benjamin Russell High School, Alexander City's only high school, shows a real, moderate performance picture -- family life here centers on genuine Lake Martin recreation alongside a community navigating real economic transition.
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Learn moreBenjamin Russell High School: a real, moderate performance picture
Benjamin Russell High School, the district's only high school, carries a Niche grade of B- and an 8/10 GreatSchools rating, with 852 students, a 15-to-1 student-teacher ratio, an 84% graduation rate, and a 3.51 average GPA -- though state test proficiency runs lower at 20% math and 32% reading, a real tension worth understanding alongside the letter grade.
Family life centers on genuine Lake Martin recreation
Family life in Alexander City genuinely centers on Lake Martin boating, swimming, and fishing, plus Wind Creek State Park's hiking trails and campgrounds -- real, substantial outdoor-recreation amenities for families.
A community honestly navigating real economic transition
Families should understand Alexander City's real, disclosed decades-long shift away from Russell Corporation textile manufacturing, most recently marked by an August 2025 distribution-center closure -- a real, ongoing local economic transition worth factoring into a relocation decision.
Key takeaways
- Benjamin Russell High School carries a Niche B- grade and 8/10 GreatSchools rating, though state test proficiency (20% math, 32% reading) runs lower.
- Family life centers on genuine Lake Martin and Wind Creek State Park recreation.
- The community is honestly navigating a real, ongoing economic transition away from textile manufacturing.
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