Brown Center (Closed 2004)
- Brown Center served 82 students in grades KG-12.
- Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was more than the state average of 44%.
- Brown Center operated within the Opelika City School District.
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades KG-12 |
| Total Students | 82 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
| This School | (AL) School Average | |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| Black | 90% | 33% |
| White | 10% | 56% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.58 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 46% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 5% |
District Comparison
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
| Number of Schools Managed | 9 | 6 |
| Number of Students Managed | 4,240 | 2,894 |
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| District Total Revenue | $47 MM | $30 MM |
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| District Spending | $44 MM | $30 MM |
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| District Revenue / Student | $10,957 | $10,396 |
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| District Spending / Student | $10,174 | $10,518 |
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| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
Source: 2004 (latest year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school is Opelika Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Opelika Learning Center (0.9 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Carver Primary School (0.5 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- OpelikaCarver Primary SchoolCharter School
Grades: PK-2 | 364 students
0.5 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97120.5PK-2364 - OpelikaOpelika Learning CenterAlternative School
Charter School
Grades: 6-12
0.9 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-56030.96-12n/a - OpelikaNorthside SchoolCharter School
Grades: 3-5 | 387 students
1.1 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97311.13-5387 - OpelikaJeter Primary SchoolCharter School
Grades: PK-2 | 322 students
1.4 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97231.4PK-2322 - OpelikaOpelika Middle SchoolCharter School
Grades: 6-8 | 891 students
1.4 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-97261.46-8891
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