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Benjamin Russell High School vs. Horseshoe Bend High School

Should you attend Benjamin Russell High School or Horseshoe Bend High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Benjamin Russell High School
225 Heard Blvd
Alexander City, AL 35010
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Horseshoe Bend High School
10684 Highway 22 E
Daviston, AL 36256
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Benjamin Russell High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 10%)

Horseshoe Bend High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Benjamin Russell High School in Alexander City, AL ranked #892 in the state in 2023, showing a decline from #351 in 2015 and notable variation over recent years.
Math proficiency ranged between 20–24% in 2023, lower than the state average of 30%, while reading and science proficiencies were also 20–24%, both lower than their respective state averages of 47% and 38%.
Enrollment declined from 974 students in 2015 to 843 in 2023, with minority enrollment comprising 57% of the student body and approximately 37% of students eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting economic challenges.
The school serves grades 9–12 with 843 students and a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, placing it among the top 10% in Alabama for low student–teacher ratios and in the top 20% for diversity.
The graduation rate in 2023 was 84%, slightly below the state average of 88%, and consistently ranking in the bottom 50% statewide for overall testing performance including math, reading, and science.
Horseshoe Bend High School in Daviston, AL serves 788 students across grades Pre–K through 12 with a student–teacher ratio of 17:1, which is higher than the state average ratio of 16:1.
The graduation rate is 95%, ranking in the top 5% in Alabama and higher than the state average of 88%.
Math proficiency is 36%, higher than the state average of 30% and district average of 27%, though it declined from 41% in 2019 to 36% in 2023.
Reading proficiency is 49%, which is higher than the state average of 47% and district average of 41%, showing an upward trend from a low of 31% in 2017.
Minority enrollment is 8%, with no significant demographic shifts reported; however, free lunch eligibility increased notably from 35% in 2022 to 52% in 2023, indicating a rise in socioeconomic need.
Grades Offered
9-12
PK-12
Total Students
843 students
788 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Benjamin Russell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Horseshoe Bend High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Benjamin Russell High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Horseshoe Bend High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
51 teachers
46 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Benjamin Russell High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Horseshoe Bend High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Benjamin Russell High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alexander City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Horseshoe Bend High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Tallapoosa County School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#892 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#436 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Benjamin Russell High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Horseshoe Bend High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
36%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Russell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horseshoe Bend High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
49%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Russell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horseshoe Bend High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
30-34%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Benjamin Russell High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Horseshoe Bend High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
84%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
≥95%
(Top 5% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Benjamin Russell High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Alexander City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Horseshoe Bend High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Benjamin Russell High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Horseshoe Bend High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
16
Kindergarten Students
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41
Grade 1 Students
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65
Grade 2 Students
-
51
Grade 3 Students
-
62
Grade 4 Students
-
66
Grade 5 Students
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64
Grade 6 Students
-
63
Grade 7 Students
-
63
Grade 8 Students
-
66
Grade 9 Students
242
58
Grade 10 Students
228
59
Grade 11 Students
206
56
Grade 12 Students
167
58

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Horseshoe Bend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
n/a
% Hispanic
12%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Horseshoe Bend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
40%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Horseshoe Bend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
43%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Horseshoe Bend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Benjamin Russell High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alexander City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Horseshoe Bend High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Tallapoosa County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Benjamin Russell High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Horseshoe Bend High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
52%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Benjamin Russell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Horseshoe Bend High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Benjamin Russell High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Alexander City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Horseshoe Bend High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Tallapoosa County School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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