Auburn City School District
School District · Auburn, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#13 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,136
$672 vs Alabama median
District size
9,466 students
Much larger than Alabama median
About Auburn City
Auburn City is a Auburn, Alabama school district serving 14 schools. The district educates 9,466 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.2:1. The district invests $12,136 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Auburn City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Cary Woods Elementary School, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.
In standardized testing, Auburn City students show an average math proficiency of 60.7% and ELA proficiency of 74.4%.
The district includes 10 elementary schools , 2 middle schools , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Auburn City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Auburn City with test data.
Schools in Auburn City
14 schools Elementary Schools 10
Middle Schools 2
High Schools 1
Other Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Auburn
- Total Enrollment
- 9,466
- Teachers (FTE)
- 549
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.1%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Auburn City?
Auburn City has 14 schools in total — 10 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Auburn City?
The average composite rating for Auburn City is 7.6/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Auburn City?
Auburn City spends $12,136 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Auburn City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Auburn City is 17.2:1.
What is the top-rated school in Auburn City?
Cary Woods Elementary School is the highest-rated school in Auburn City with a composite score of 9.1/10.
What are the test scores in Auburn City?
Across schools in Auburn City with test data, the average math proficiency is 60.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Auburn City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Auburn City has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 14 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Alabama by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.6/10
- Math Proficiency
- 60.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.4%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
Read our full methodologyOther School Districts in AL
Compare Auburn City with neighboring districts in the state.
- Mobile County (92)
- Jefferson County (57)
- Montgomery County (52)
- Birmingham City (49)
- Huntsville City (45)
- Baldwin County (44)
- Tuscaloosa County (36)
- Shelby County (33)
- Madison County (30)
- Cullman County (27)
- Etowah County (24)
- Tuscaloosa City (21)
- Calhoun County (20)
- Decatur City (20)
- St Clair County (20)
- Hoover City (18)
- Dothan City (18)
- Jackson County (18)
- Morgan County (18)
- Talladega County (18)
- Walker County (18)
- Blount County (17)
- Elmore County (17)
- Limestone County (17)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Alabama Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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