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Opelika City

Alabama · Public School District
9
Schools
5,048
Students
$13,791
Per-Pupil Spend
≈ nat'l avg
69.4%
Free Lunch Rate
+17pp vs nat'l
90.0%
Graduation Rate
+3.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Opelika City is a public school district in Alabama serving 5,048 students across 9 schools. It includes 6 elementary, 1 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 90.0% is above the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $13,791 is near the national average for a US public school district. 69% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, reflecting significant economic need in the community. Opportunity scores across its schools are limited, with a district median of 39/100.

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All Schools (9)
Elementary Schools6 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
Carver Primary SchoolKG–02386
Jeter Primary SchoolKG–02422
Morris Avenue Intermediate School03–05349
Northside School03–05435
Southview Primary SchoolKG–02431
West Forest Intermediate School03–05331
Middle School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Opelika Middle School06–081,132
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Opelika High School09–121,562
Other School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Opelika Learning CenterKG–120
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$13,791Near national avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
46%
37%
State
46.5%
Local (property tax)
37.5%
Federal
16.1%

Funding is shared between state (46%) and local sources (37%), with notable federal support (16%).

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
9
Schools
5,048
Students
69%
Free Lunch
$14K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate90.0%
Opportunity Score39/100
StateAlabama →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
Strong graduation outcomes
90.0% graduation rate — 3.5 points above the national average of 86.5%.
High economic need in community
69% of students qualify for free or reduced lunch — above the national rate of 52.2% — reflecting broader economic challenges.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Opelika City?
Opelika City has 9 public schools, serving a total of 5,048 students.
What is the graduation rate for Opelika City?
The graduation rate is 90.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Opelika City spend per student?
Opelika City spends $13,791 per pupil — 4% below the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Opelika City?
69% of students in Opelika City qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Opelika City?
No, Opelika City does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Opelika City serve?
Opelika City serves grades KG through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Opelika City?
The median opportunity score across schools in Opelika City is 39/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.