Top Rankings
Opelika City School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Alabama for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 10 public schools serving 5,204 students in Opelika City School District. This district's average testing ranking is 7/10, which is in the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
Public Schools in Opelika City School District have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the Alabama public school average of 27%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the Alabama public school average of 49% (majority Black).
Overview
This School District
This State (AL)
# Schools
10 Schools
1,535 Schools
# Students
5,204 Students
749,048 Students
# Teachers
307 Teachers
42,948 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Opelika City School District, which is ranked within the top 50% 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 87% has decreased from 93% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#57 out of 145 school districts
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Graduation Rate
87%
88%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
# American Indian Students
23 Students
5,999 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
42 Students
11,019 Students
% Asian Students
1%
1%
# Hispanic Students
869 Students
84,221 Students
% Hispanic Students
17%
11%
# Black Students
2,706 Students
236,582 Students
% Black Students
52%
32%
# White Students
1,430 Students
381,631 Students
% White Students
28%
51%
# Hawaiian Students
13 Students
830 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
121 Students
28,766 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
4%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
108
21,954
# Students in K Grade:
438
55,909
# Students in 1st Grade:
429
58,545
# Students in 2nd Grade:
426
58,010
# Students in 3rd Grade:
395
55,176
# Students in 4th Grade:
414
54,250
# Students in 5th Grade:
400
54,192
# Students in 6th Grade:
388
55,046
# Students in 7th Grade:
394
55,964
# Students in 8th Grade:
390
56,574
# Students in 9th Grade:
418
60,404
# Students in 10th Grade:
377
58,300
# Students in 11th Grade:
345
54,455
# Students in 12th Grade:
282
50,269
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $12,258 in this school district is less than the state median of $12,910. The school district revenue/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $10,685 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$64 MM
$9,671 MM
Spending
$56 MM
$9,086 MM
Revenue / Student
$12,258
$12,910
Spending / Student
$10,685
$12,130
Best Opelika City School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Northside School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
601 N 5th St
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9731
Grades: 3-5
| 459 students
Rank: #22.
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
8 Morris Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9734
Grades: 3-5
| 362 students
Rank: #33.
Opelika Middle School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9726
Grades: 7-8
| 798 students
Rank: #44.
Opelika High School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 35%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9715
Grades: 9-12
| 1,530 students
Rank: #55.
West Forest Intermediate School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2801 Waverly Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9737
Grades: 3-5
| 373 students
Rank: n/an/a
307 Carver Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9712
Grades: K-2
| 397 students
Rank: n/an/a
1100 Fox Run Parkway
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9751
Grades: 6
| 384 students
Rank: n/an/a
700 Jeter Ave
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 745-9723
Grades: K-2
| 434 students
Rank: n/an/a
Opelika Learning Center
Alternative School
214 Jeter Avenue
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Opelika, AL 36801
(334) 741-5603
Grades: K-12
| n/a students
Rank: n/an/a
2712 Marvyn Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Opelika, AL 36804
(334) 745-9711
Grades: K-2
| 467 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District manages 10 public schools serving 5,204 students.
What is the rank of Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District is ranked #57 out of 145 school districts in Alabama (top 50%) 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: Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Opelika City School District?
52% of Opelika City School District students are Black, 28% of students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Opelika City School District?
Opelika City School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What is Opelika City School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $10,685 is less than the state median of $12,130. The school district spending/student has declined by 9% over four school years.
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