For the 2024 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 9,606 students in Lee County, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, AL are Auburn Junior High School, Auburn High School and Opelika High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Lee County, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 20%), and reading proficiency score of 40% (versus the 36% statewide average). High schools in Lee County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of Alabama public high schools.
Lee County, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 91%, which is more than the Alabama average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Auburn High School, with 96% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 44% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Lee County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Grades: 8-9
| 1,470 students
Rank: #22.
Auburn High School
(Math: 54% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Grades: 10-12
| 2,091 students
Rank: #33.
Opelika High School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #44.
Central High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2400 Dobbs Dr
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 298-3626
Grades: 9-12
| 1,392 students
Rank: #55.
Loachapoka High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
685 Lee Road 61
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Loachapoka, AL 36865
(334) 705-6030
Grades: 7-12
| 227 students
Rank: #66.
Smiths Station High School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4060
Grades: 10-12
| 1,335 students
Rank: #77.
Beauregard High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 10-14%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
7343 Al Highway 51
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6010
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6010
Grades: 9-12
| 543 students
Rank: n/an/a
2800 Dobbs Drive
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Phenix City, AL 36870
(334) 448-8780
Grades: 9
| 582 students
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Grades: 6-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
1150 Mullin Road
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Smiths Station, AL 36877
(334) 664-4063
Grades: 9
| 474 students
Lee County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Brown Center (Closed 2004)
Alternative School
1103 Glenn St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9709
Grades: K-12
| 82 students
The Learning Tree Birmingham (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
421 Opelika Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 649-4420
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2021)
Special Education School
1109 Spring Drive
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-6771
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Lee County, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Lee County, AL include Auburn Junior High School, Auburn High School and Opelika High School.
How many public high schools are located in Lee County, AL?
10 public high schools are located in Lee County, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Lee County, AL?
Lee County, AL public high schools minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 44% (majority Black).
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