It was established at the beginning of the 20th century and provides primary education for grades K-5 as part of the Bibb County School District.

The school's mission statement is "Utilizing a curriculum that is rich in math, science, and technology, we seek to motivate all students to become confident, self-directed lifelong learners.

He became a successful businessman after permanently moving from his birthplace, Iredell County, North Carolina, to Macon in 1826.

[4][page needed] For over the next 30 years, Alexander was responsible for the development of several of Macon's most iconic and historical buildings and institutions during the city's early expansion period.

Since the beginning of the 21st century, Alexander II has been honorably recognized twice by the US Department of Education as a National Blue Ribbon School of Excellence in the years 2006 and 2015.