Serving 798 students in grades 7-8, Opelika Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Alabama state average of 49% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 798 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in AL
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
Opelika Middle 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 Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Opelika Middle School is ranked #602 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Opelika Middle School often compared to?
Opelika Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Auburn Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Opelika Middle School?
798 students attend Opelika Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Opelika Middle School students are Black, 27% of students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Opelika Middle School?
Opelika Middle School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Opelika Middle School offer ?
Opelika Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Opelika Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 7-8
Enrollment: 798 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
Minority Enrollment: 73%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 24% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 43% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 46% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
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