Best High Schools in Lee County, AL

Lee County, AL has 14 high schools with 11,427 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Lee County score 30% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 33% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Lee County don't meet expectations.

1. Auburn High School

B+

SchoolGrade

54%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2143 Students

2. Opelika High School

C-

SchoolGrade

27%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Opelika City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students

3. Central High School

C-

SchoolGrade

26%

Actual Test Scores

25%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Phenix City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1495 Students

4. Smiths Station High School

D

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1286 Students

5. Loachapoka High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

19%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 237 Students

6. Beulah High School

D

SchoolGrade

20%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 533 Students

7. Beauregard High School

D-

SchoolGrade

15%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students

Best Middle Schools in Lee County, AL

Lee County, AL has 7 middle schools with 5,108 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Lee County score 40% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Lee County exceed expectations.

1. Drake Middle School

A-

SchoolGrade

57%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 6 • 711 Students

2. East Samford School

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 7 • 742 Students

3. Sanford Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

36%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 545 Students

4. Smiths Station Junior High School

C+

SchoolGrade

35%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 934 Students

5. Opelika Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Opelika City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students

6. Phenix City Intermediate School

C-

SchoolGrade

30%

Actual Test Scores

28%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Phenix City • Public • Grades 6 - 7 • 1044 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Lee County, AL

Lee County, AL has 27 elementary schools with 13,278 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Lee County score 46% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Lee County exceed expectations.

1. Creekside Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

69%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 2 - 3 • 546 Students

2. Wrights Mill Road Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

67%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 397 Students

3. Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

65%

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 4 - 5 • 518 Students

4. Ogletree Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

64%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 511 Students

5. Pick Elementary School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 488 Students

6. Lakewood Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

56%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Phenix City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 485 Students

7. South Smiths Station Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

46%

Actual Test Scores

38%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 645 Students

8. Northside School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Opelika City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 435 Students

9. Morris Avenue Intermediate School

B

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Opelika City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 349 Students

10. East Smiths Station Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 815 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Lee County, AL

County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Lee County, AL has a total population of 174,241 with 36% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 91%, and 43% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Lee County, AL

29,813

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

91%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

43%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Lee County, AL.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

B

15.08 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

B-

3.21 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

B+

11.88 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Lee County, AL.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Lee County, AL.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,518 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

62 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Lee County, AL Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 24%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 27%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 22%
  • Projected Test Scores: 22%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Harris County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 44%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Chattahoochee County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 16%
  • Projected Test Scores: 19%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Tallapoosa County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 27%
  • Projected Test Scores: 30%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Actual Test Scores: 25%
  • Projected Test Scores: 28%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Bullock County, AL

  • Actual Test Scores: 15%
  • Projected Test Scores: 18%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Talbot County, GA

  • Actual Test Scores: 8%
  • Projected Test Scores: 12%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations