Best Schools in Opelika, AL
Opelika, AL has a total of 35 schools including 11 high schools, 8 middle schools and 15 elementary schools. A total of 19,872 students attend Opelika, AL schools. On average, schools in Opelika score 31% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 32% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Opelika meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Opelika, AL
Opelika, AL has 11 high schools with 8,446 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 Opelika score 23% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 31% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Opelika underperform expectations.
1. Auburn High School
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Auburn City • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 2143 Students
2. Opelika High School
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Opelika City • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1562 Students
3. Smiths Station High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 1 - 12 • 1286 Students
4. Russell County High School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1014 Students
5. Loachapoka High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 237 Students
6. Beulah High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 12 • 533 Students
7. Beauregard High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 555 Students
8. Lafayette High School
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Chambers County • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 208 Students
Best Middle Schools in Opelika, AL
Opelika, AL has 8 middle schools with 4,579 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 Opelika score 29% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 29% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Opelika meet expectations.
1. Drake Middle School
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Auburn City • Public • Grades 6 • 711 Students
2. Sanford Middle School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 545 Students
3. Smiths Station Junior High School
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Lee County • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 934 Students
4. Opelika Middle School
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Opelika City • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1132 Students
5. Russell County Middle School
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Russell County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 830 Students
6. John P Powell Middle School
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Chambers County • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 129 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Opelika, AL
Opelika, AL has 15 elementary schools with 6,847 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 Opelika score 39% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 35% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Opelika exceed expectations.
1. Ogletree Elementary School
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Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 511 Students
2. Pick Elementary School
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Auburn City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 488 Students
3. Northside School
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Opelika City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 435 Students
4. Morris Avenue Intermediate School
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Opelika City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 349 Students
5. Beauregard Elementary School
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Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 769 Students
6. Wacoochee Elementary School
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Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 621 Students
7. Beulah Elementary School
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Lee County • Public • Grades Pre K - 6 • 705 Students
8. Dixie Elementary School
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Russell County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 239 Students
9. West Forest Intermediate School
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Opelika City • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 331 Students
10. Lafayette Eastside Elementary School
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Chambers County • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 311 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Opelika, AL
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Opelika, AL has a total population of 45,515 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 87%, and 33% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Opelika, AL
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Opelika, AL.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
19.92 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
4.60 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
15.31 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Opelika, AL.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Opelika, AL.
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
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