Auburn City School District
School District · Auburn, Alabama
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Avg Rating
8.5
out of 10
Schools
14
10 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,136
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.2:1
Evaluating Auburn City?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Auburn City as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Cary Woods Elementary School
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Creekside Elementary School
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
Auburn · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#6 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+2.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,136
$672 vs Alabama median
District size
9,466 students
Much larger than Alabama median
The short answer
Auburn City ranks #6 of 141 Alabama districts by overall school rating. Auburn City's schools with real test data average 8.5/10 across 12 schools. Its top-rated schools are Cary Woods Elementary School (9.7/10), Creekside Elementary School (9.6/10), and Wrights Mill Road Elementary School (9.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 9.6/10 despite 31% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.7 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Auburn City schools.
Top-Rated Schools in Auburn City
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (12 of 14). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cary Woods Elementary School | 9.7 / 10 |
| 2 | Creekside Elementary School | 9.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Wrights Mill Road Elementary School | 9.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Dean Road Elementary School | 9.4 / 10 |
| 5 | Richland Elementary School | 9.3 / 10 |
| 6 | Pick Elementary School | 9.2 / 10 |
| 7 | Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School | 9.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Ogletree Elementary School | 9.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Auburn High School | 7.4 / 10 |
| 10 | Drake Middle School | 7.4 / 10 |
See all 14 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 8.5/10, 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 9.7/10.
In standardized testing, Auburn City students show an average math proficiency of 73.1% and ELA proficiency of 74.9%.
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 8.5/10. 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 9.7/10.
What are the test scores in Auburn City?
Across schools in Auburn City with test data, the average math proficiency is 73.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 74.9%. 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 8.5/10 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 8.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 73.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 74.9%
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Compare Auburn City with neighboring districts in the state.
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- 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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