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Opelika City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 4,977 students in Opelika City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Opelika City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 47% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
9 Schools
1,511 Schools
# Students
4,977 Students
747,434 Students
# Teachers
289 Teachers
38,261 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Opelika City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.61
0.62
# American Indian Students
23 Students
6,565 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
50 Students
11,346 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
681 Students
74,497 Students
% Hispanic Students
14%
10%
# Black Students
2,675 Students
238,856 Students
% Black Students
54%
32%
# White Students
1,456 Students
393,027 Students
% White Students
29%
53%
# Hawaiian Students
7 Students
905 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
85 Students
21,522 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
72
21,943
# Students in K Grade:
422
57,790
# Students in 1st Grade:
417
56,671
# Students in 2nd Grade:
388
54,419
# Students in 3rd Grade:
384
54,099
# Students in 4th Grade:
357
54,620
# Students in 5th Grade:
383
54,803
# Students in 6th Grade:
386
56,188
# Students in 7th Grade:
370
58,111
# Students in 8th Grade:
378
58,874
# Students in 9th Grade:
459
61,974
# Students in 10th Grade:
341
55,312
# Students in 11th Grade:
331
52,302
# Students in 12th Grade:
289
50,328
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,817 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,938. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $11,173 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,817
$12,938
Spending / Student
$11,173
$12,156
Best Opelika City School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Grades: 3-5
| 326 students
Rank: #33.
Opelika Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Grades: 6-8
| 1,140 students
Rank: #44.
Opelika High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,492 students
Rank: #55.
West Forest Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Grades: 3-5
| 345 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Grades: PK-2
| 395 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Grades: PK-2
| 397 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
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Grades: PK-2
| 440 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District manages 9 public schools serving 4,977 students.
What is the rank of Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District is ranked #57 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika City School District?
54% of Opelika City School District students are Black, 29% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 19:1.
What is Opelika City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $11,173 is less than the state median of $12,156. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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