Opelika High School vs. Auburn High School
Should you attend Opelika High School or Auburn High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their 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
Auburn High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,562 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the top 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 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Serving 2,143 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 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
10-12
Total Students
1,562 students
2,143 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
92 teachers
107 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#608 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#243 out of 1285 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
56%
Graduation Rate
87%
95%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
104
-
Grade 9 Students
458
-
Grade 10 Students
375
699
Grade 11 Students
305
716
Grade 12 Students
320
728
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
11%
% Hispanic
14%
6%
% Black
53%
21%
% White
30%
60%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
24%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%
