Opelika Middle School vs. Auburn Junior High School
Should I attend Opelika Middle School or Auburn Junior 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 Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Auburn Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,140 students in grades 6-8, Opelika Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 46%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Serving 1,470 students in grades 8-9, Auburn Junior High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 24%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%).
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
8-9
Total Students
1,140 students
1,470 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
58 teachers
80 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
n/a
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#621 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#103 out of 1276 schools in AL
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
71%
Graduation Rate
n/a
<50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 4 Students
4
-
Grade 5 Students
2
-
Grade 6 Students
386
-
Grade 7 Students
370
-
Grade 8 Students
378
772
Grade 9 Students
-
698
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
13%
7%
% Black
57%
23%
% White
26%
57%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.60
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
53%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%