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Public high school · Auburn City · Auburn, Alabama

Auburn High School

Auburn High School rates 7.7, right at the middle of Auburn City's high schools, whose rated median is 7.7.

High schools, 1 to 10This campus against public high schools around it that are rated on verified state test data.
7.7this school

7.7 on a one-to-ten scale; the Auburn City median is 7.7.

#243 of 1,360 schools in Alabama · Auburn City: 1 high schools rated, median 7.7

The brief

An Auburn City high school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.

It ranks 243 of 1,360 schools in Alabama and 6 of 14 in Auburn City.

Auburn High School is listed in Auburn City, and a district label does not verify attendance for an address: confirm the zoned campus with the district before you commit to a street.

Math54%23 points above the Alabama average of 31%2026 ACAP
Reading47%2 points above the Alabama average of 45%2026 ACAP
Proficiency has improved 5 points since 2025, reaching 50% in 2026, across a 2-year record (2025–2026).2026 ACAP; 40 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

What the rating is made of, each out of 10

Student Progress
9.0
25% of the rating
Academics
6.1
25% of the rating
College Readiness
8.4
30% of the rating
Resources & Environment
7.2
20% of the rating
About this school's data1 correction under review · rating: low confidence · 7 sources, 2019–2026

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, an estimate, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named here.

Attendance data is under correction. This existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating may still reflect an unverified attendance input.

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 64% (multi-year average, 2009-2026) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ACAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 ACAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2026 ACAP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2026 ACAP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
State assessments · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 36830; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2026; directory SY 2023–24

The neighborhood

Where it sits, and what the area looks like.
Auburn High School and the 20 nearest high schools, each pin colored by its score.Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Verify the enrollment path with the district.

The area

Median income
$63,761
Median home value
$346,600
Median rent
$1,033/mo
College educated
62.9%
Homeownership
56.2%
Poverty rate
20.4%

U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 36830; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Getting around

Walk Score
15
Car-Dependent
Bike Score
35
Somewhat Bikeable
City reported crime
959/100K
Reported Part-1 offenses (violent + property + arson) per 100,000 residents, from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting program for Auburn. This is a city-level reported-crime measure, not a school safety rating.

Walk, transit and bike scores byWalk Score

FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2025 · city context (Auburn), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2025. Freshness not available.

Programs and who goes here

What the campus offers, and who it enrolls.

Programs

AP and IB
3 AP courses · IB Programme
22.3% participation · state average 2.5 AP courses · 31 IB enrolled · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Athletics
26 sports
12 boys' · 14 girls' · 42 teams (incl. JV) · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Advanced STEM courses
5 of 5
Algebra II, Advanced Math, Calculus, Chemistry, Physics · CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Who goes here

Free or reduced lunch
30.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance. Shown separately, never in the score.

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD).

The record

What is on file, and where each number came from.

The public record

What's said publicly about Auburn High School

Sources:WikipediaWayback Machine

Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated April 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.

Auburn High School is the sole public high school within the Auburn City School District, located in Auburn, Alabama 3. The institution is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools 3. Academically, the school provides technical, academic, and International Baccalaureate (IB) programs 3. It also facilitates joint enrollment opportunities with Southern Union State Community College and Auburn University 3. The school administration includes Principal Dr. Shannon Pignato and Career Technical Education Director Dr. Silvia Scaife 2. Staffing lists indicate support for various services, including English Language Learning (ELL), ACT preparation, and alternative schooling options 2. The school utilizes a 1:1 iPad initiative and offers resources such as the ALEX platform and Clever for students 2.
Sources (2)
  1. web.archive.org
  2. en.wikipedia.org
Generated by AI from public sources. Every claim is grounded in a cited source.Report inaccuracy

Questions families ask

What grades does Auburn High School serve?

Auburn High School serves students in grades 10th through 12th.

How many students attend Auburn High School?

Auburn High School has an enrollment of approximately 2,163 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School?

The student-teacher ratio at Auburn High School is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Auburn High School rank in AL?

Auburn High School ranks #243 of 1,360 schools in AL.

What is Auburn High School's MySchoolScout rating?

Auburn High School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Auburn High School?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Auburn High School has 64% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2026).

Is Auburn High School a charter school?

No, Auburn High School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Auburn High School a Title I school?

No, Auburn High School is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Auburn High School?

30.3% of students at Auburn High School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School facts

Grades
10th – 12th
Enrollment
2,163
Student-teacher ratio
17.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
125
Type
Regular
Title I
No
Setting
Small City
County
Lee County
4-year graduation
94.0%
Class of 2023
Rank in district
#6 of 14
Schools in district
14
District spending per student
$12,136
NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.8%
Census SAIPE · 2024
Area population (ZIP 36830)
48,172
Area average commute
19.9 min
Area median age
33.3

NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24).

Related reading

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.