Opelika High School vs. Auburn High School
Should I attend Opelika High School or Auburn 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
Opelika High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Student Attention
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
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).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,492 students
2,091 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
91 teachers
100 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
21:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#675 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#214 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
50%
Graduation Rate
87%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
72
-
Grade 9 Students
459
1
Grade 10 Students
341
693
Grade 11 Students
331
728
Grade 12 Students
289
669
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
5%
% Black
54%
22%
% White
30%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.58
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
