Brown Center (Closed 2004)
- Brown Center served 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
- Minority enrollment was 90% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Brown Center places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 5%)
School Overview
| School Type | Alternative school |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-12 |
| Total Students | 82 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | n/a |
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| Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
| Definition of Terms 2003-2004 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | n/a | 18:1 |
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| Black | 90% | 33% |
| White | 10% | 55% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.18 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Opelika City School District | |
Source: 2003-2004 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school and middle school to Brown Center 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
- Opelika Carver Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 381 students
0.5 miles
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9712 0.5 PK-2 381 - Opelika Opelika Learning Center Alternative School
Grades: 6-12
0.9 miles
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)741-5603 0.9 6-12 n/a - Opelika Northside School Grades: 3-5 | 404 students
1.1 miles
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9731 1.1 3-5 404 - Opelika Jeter Primary School Grades: PK-2 | 331 students
1.4 miles
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9723 1.4 PK-2 331 - Opelika Opelika Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,018 student
1.4 miles
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334)745-9726 1.4 6-8 1,018
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