Auburn High School vs. Opelika High School
Should I attend Auburn High School or Opelika High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Opelika High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 2,091 students in grades 10-12, Auburn High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,492 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
2,091 students
1,492 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
100 teachers
91 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#214 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#675 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
27%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
24%
Graduation Rate
96%
87%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
-
72
Grade 9 Students
1
459
Grade 10 Students
693
341
Grade 11 Students
728
331
Grade 12 Students
669
289
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
13%
% Black
22%
54%
% White
60%
30%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.58
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
