Top Rankings
Auburn City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 14 public schools serving 9,466 students in Auburn City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
51爆料s in Auburn City School District have an average math proficiency score of 54% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 67% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Auburn City School District are Cary Woods Elementary School, Wrights Mill Road Elementary School and Pick Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Auburn City School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in Alabama.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
14 Schools
1,534 Schools
# Students
9,466 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
550 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Auburn City School District, which is ranked within the top 10% of all 145 school districts in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#9 out of 145 school districts
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
38%
Graduation Rate
95%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.65
0.63
# American Indian Students
3 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,077 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
12%
1%
# Hispanic Students
874 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
9%
11%
# Black Students
2,074 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
22%
32%
# White Students
5,033 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
53%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
4 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
401 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
4%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
678
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
741
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
731
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
731
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
739
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
726
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
723
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
725
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
756
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
753
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
777
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
685
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
701
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $15,629 is higher than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$148 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$132 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$15,629
$12,910
Spending / Student
$13,964
$12,130
Best Auburn City School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Cary Woods Elementary School
(Math: 98% | Reading: 98% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
715 Sanders St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4940
Grades: PK-2
| 466 students
Rank: #22.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
(Math: 72% | Reading: 77%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
807 Wrights Mill Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1990
Grades: 3-5
| 401 students
Rank: #33.
Pick Elementary School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 76%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1320 N College St
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2110
Grades: 3-5
| 442 students
Rank: #44.
Creekside Elementary School
(Math: 67% | Reading: 72%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
1800 Richland Road
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-0070
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-0070
Grades: 3-5
| 427 students
Rank: #55.
Ogletree Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 71%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
737 Ogletree Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4920
Grades: 3-5
| 522 students
Rank: #66.
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
(Math: 62% | Reading: 70%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1555 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1970
Grades: 3-5
| 404 students
Rank: #77.
Dean Road Elementary School
(Math: 93% | Reading: 96% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
335 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4900
Grades: PK-2
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Drake Middle School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
655 N Donahue Dr
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1940
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1940
Grades: 6
| 720 students
Rank: #99.
Auburn Junior High School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4970
Grades: 8-9
| 1,509 students
Rank: #1010.
Auburn High School
(Math: 52% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1701 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-2120
Grades: 10-12
| 2,163 students
Rank: #1111.
East Samford School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 63%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
332 E Samford Avenue
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-1960
Grades: 7
| 728 students
Rank: #1212.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 90% | Reading: 92% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
770 S Yarbrough Farms Boulevar
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1980
Auburn, AL 36832
(334) 887-1980
Grades: K-2
| 417 students
Rank: n/an/a
721 E University Dr
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4950
Grades: PK-2
| 501 students
Rank: n/an/a
1565 W Farmville Road
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Auburn, AL 36830
(334) 887-4960
Grades: K-2
| 358 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District manages 14 public schools serving 9,466 students.
What is the rank of Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District is ranked #9 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 10%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Alabama school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 10%), Highest math proficiency (Top 10%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%), Highest science proficiency (Top 10%), Highest graduation rate (Top 20%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Auburn City School District?
53% of Auburn City School District students are White, 22% of students are Black, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Auburn City School District?
Auburn City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Auburn City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $13,964 is higher than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 5% over four school years.
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