Auburn City School District

855 E Samford Ave
Auburn, AL 36830-6146
(District boundaries shown in map)
10/
10
Top 5%

Top Rankings

Auburn City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,395 students in Auburn City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 5% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Auburn City School District have an average math proficiency score of 51% (versus the Alabama public school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 69% (versus the 45% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Auburn City School District are Wrights Mill Road Elementary School, Creekside Elementary School and Ogletree Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Auburn City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).

Overview

2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
9,395 Students
747,831 Students
# Teachers
350 Teachers
38,289 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1

District Rank

Auburn City School District, which is ranked within the top 5% of all 143 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-2021 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 96% has increased from 88% over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
State Average (AL)
#7 out of 143 school districts
(Top 5%)
This chart display the overall district rank of Auburn City  School District, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
51%
24%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Auburn City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
69%
46%
This chart display the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Auburn City  School District and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
96%
89%
This chart display public school graduation rate of Auburn City  School District and public school graduation rate of AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Students by Ethnicity:

0.63
0.62
# American Indian Students
5 Students
6,566 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,036 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
11%
1%
# Hispanic Students
693 Students
74,505 Students
% Hispanic Students
7%
10%
# Black Students
2,128 Students
239,145 Students
% Black Students
23%
32%
# White Students
5,196 Students
393,117 Students
% White Students
55%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
1 Student
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
336 Students
21,531 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
3%

Students by Grade:

# Students in PK Grade:
87
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
703
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
777
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
707
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
735
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
706
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
691
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
707
56,277
# Students in 7th Grade:
721
58,221
# Students in 8th Grade:
772
58,978
# Students in 9th Grade:
699
62,001
# Students in 10th Grade:
693
55,338
# Students in 11th Grade:
728
52,326
# Students in 12th Grade:
669
50,345
# Ungraded Students:
-
-

District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $15,747 is higher than the state median of $12,931. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
This School District
This State (AL)
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$9,671 MM
This chart display total revenue of Auburn City  School District and median value from total revenues of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending
$132 MM
$9,086 MM
This chart display total spending of Auburn City  School District and median value from total spendings of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Revenue / Student
$15,747
$12,931
This chart display average revenue per public school student in Auburn City  School District and average revenue per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Spending / Student
$14,070
$12,150
This chart display average spending per public school student in Auburn City  School District and average spending per public school student of all school districts in AL by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Best Auburn City School District Public Schools (2024)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 65% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Grades: 3-5
| 392 students
Rank: #22.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 75%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1800 Richland Road
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-0070
Grades: 2-3
| 541 students
Rank: #33.
Ogletree Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
737 Ogletree Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Grades: 3-5
| 487 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Grades: 4-5
| 506 students
Rank: #4 - 54. - 5.
Pick Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Grades: 3-5
| 473 students
Rank: #66.
Drake Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
655 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1940
Grades: 6
| 707 students
Rank: #77.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Grades: 8-9
| 1,470 students
Rank: #88.
East Samford School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Grades: 7
| 721 students
Rank: #99.
Auburn High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Grades: 10-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 506 students
Rank: n/an/a
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 505 students
Rank: n/an/a
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 424 students
Rank: n/an/a
770 S Yarbrough Farms Boulevar
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1980
Grades: K-1
| 572 students
Rank: n/an/a
1565 W Farmville Road
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-2100
Grades: K-2
| 0 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,395 students.
What is the rank of Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District is ranked #7 out of 143 school districts in Alabama (top 5%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2020-2021 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 5%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest graduation rate (Top 10%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn City School District?
55% of Auburn City School District students are White, 23% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 21:1, which is higher than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Auburn City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,070 is higher than the state median of $12,150. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • District size: 14 schools
  • Grades: PK-12
  • Enrollment: 9,395 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : 96% (Top 10% in AL)
  • : Top 5%
  • : 51% (Top 5%)
  • : 69% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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