For the 2024 school year, there are 3 public middle schools serving 1,675 students in Opelika, AL.
The top ranked public middle schools in Opelika, AL are Sanford Middle School and Opelika Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Opelika, AL public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 21% (versus the Alabama public middle school average of 17%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 45% statewide average). Middle schools in Opelika have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of Alabama public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle school average of 45% (majority Black).
Best Public Middle Schools in Opelika, AL (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Sanford Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1500 Lee Road 11
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 705-6040
Grades: 5-8
| 535 students
Rank: #22.
Opelika Middle School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 39%)
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: 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
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 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 middle schools in Opelika, AL?
The top ranked public middle schools in Opelika, AL include Sanford Middle School and Opelika Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Opelika, AL?
3 public middle schools are located in Opelika, AL.
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika, AL?
Opelika, AL public middle schools minority enrollment is 62% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public middle schools average of 45% (majority Black).
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