Opelika City School District
School District · Opelika, Alabama
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
Avg Rating
7.6
out of 10
Schools
8
6 elem, 1 mid, 1 high
Per-Pupil Spending
$12,232
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
How this district compares
Alabama rank
#14 of 141
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+1.1
above Alabama avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,232
$576 vs Alabama median
District size
5,204 students
Larger than Alabama median
About Opelika City
Opelika City is a Opelika, Alabama school district serving 8 schools. The district educates 5,204 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. The district invests $12,232 per student annually.
With an average rating of 7.6/10, Opelika City is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Jeter Primary School, which has a composite score of 9.2/10.
In standardized testing, Opelika City students show an average math proficiency of 39.1% and ELA proficiency of 57.3%.
The district includes 6 elementary schools , 1 middle school , and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in Opelika City, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Opelika City with test data.
Schools in Opelika City
8 schools Elementary Schools 6
Middle Schools 1
High Schools 1
District Details
- State
- Alabama
- City
- Opelika
- Total Enrollment
- 5,204
- Teachers (FTE)
- 306
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Opelika City?
Opelika City has 8 schools in total — 6 elementary, 1 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Opelika City?
The average composite rating for Opelika 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 Opelika City?
Opelika City spends $12,232 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Opelika City?
The average student-teacher ratio in Opelika City is 17:1.
What is the top-rated school in Opelika City?
Jeter Primary School is the highest-rated school in Opelika City with a composite score of 9.2/10.
What are the test scores in Opelika City?
Across schools in Opelika City with test data, the average math proficiency is 39.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 57.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Opelika City compare to other districts in Alabama?
Opelika City has an average school rating of 7.6/10 across 8 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
- 39.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 57.3%
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 Opelika 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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