For the 2025 school year, there are 3 public high schools serving 2,088 students in Opelika, AL.
The top ranked public high schools in Opelika, AL are Opelika High School and Beauregard High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelika, AL public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the Alabama public high school average of 22%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 37% statewide average). High schools in Opelika have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of Alabama public high schools.
Opelika, AL public high school have a Graduation Rate of 88%, which is equal to the Alabama average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Beauregard High School, with 90-94% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Alabama or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public High Schools in Opelika, AL (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
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
| 1,530 students
Rank: #22.
Beauregard High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 20-24%)
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
| 558 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: K-12
| n/a students
Opelika, Alabama 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
Lee County Youth Detention Center (Closed 2023)
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 Opelika, AL?
The top ranked public high schools in Opelika, AL include Opelika High School and Beauregard High School.
How many public high schools are located in Opelika?
3 public high schools are located in Opelika.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika?
Opelika public high schools minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public high schools average of 45% (majority Black).
Which public high schools in Opelika are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Opelika include: Opelika Learning Center vs. Opelika High School, Beauregard High School vs. Opelika High School
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