Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50% in AL)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Opelika High School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Opelika High School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Opelika High School is ranked #608 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opelika High School often compared to?
Opelika High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
What is the graduation rate of Opelika High School?
The graduation rate of Opelika High School is 87%, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 88%.
How many students attend Opelika High School?
1,530 students attend Opelika High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Opelika High School students are Black, 28% of students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelika High School?
Opelika High School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelika High School offer ?
Opelika High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12
What school district is Opelika High School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 9-12
Enrollment: 1,530 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
Minority Enrollment: 72%
Graduation Rate
: 87% (Btm 50%)
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 33% (Top 30%)
Reading Proficiency
: 35% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 36% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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