Top Rankings
Opelika City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,377 students in Opelika City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 6/10, 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 30% (versus the Alabama public school average of 30%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 50% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,532 Schools
# Students
5,377 Students
751,099 Students
# Teachers
322 Teachers
43,215 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
Student By Grade
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 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 88% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#65 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
30%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 12-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
88%
90%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 13-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)24.3%
22.6%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 30-year historical data
% Hispanic
18%
12%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 24-year historical data
% Black
50%
31%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% White
28%
50%
Showing 2014–2023. View full 35-year historical data
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 12-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,263 in this school district is less than the state median of $15,699. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $16,465 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$82 MM
$11,791 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending
$89 MM
$11,166 MM
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Revenue / Student
$15,263
$15,699
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Spending / Student
$16,465
$14,867
Showing 2014–2023. View full 34-year historical data
Best Opelika City School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Gr: 3-5 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 18:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #22.
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Gr: 3-5 | 397 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
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
Gr: 4-8 | 812 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: #44.
West Forest Intermediate School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2801 Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Gr: 3-5 | 393 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: #55.
Opelika High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Gr: 9-12 | 1,590 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 73%
Rank: n/an/a
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Gr: K-3 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 92%
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Gr: 6 | 392 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 72%
Rank: n/an/a
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Gr: K-3 | 435 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Gr: K-12
Rank: n/an/a
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Gr: K-2 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,377 students.
What is the rank of Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District is ranked #65 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika City School District?
50% of Opelika City School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% 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 equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Opelika City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $16,465 is higher than the state median of $14,867. The school district spending/student has grown by 19% over four school years.
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