Brown Center serves 82 students in grades Kindergarten-12.
Minority enrollment was 89% of the student body (majority Black), which was higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
Total Students
82 students
Total Classroom Teachers (00-01)
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
1%
Hispanic
n/a
11%
Black
89%
32%
White
11%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
77%
56%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Brown Center?
82 students attend Brown Center.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Brown Center students are Black, and 11% of students are White.
What grades does Brown Center offer ?
Brown Center offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Brown Center part of?
Brown Center is part of Opelika City School District.
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