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Auburn Junior High School vs. Opelika Middle School

Should you attend Auburn Junior High School or Opelika Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Auburn Junior High School
405 S Dean Rd
Auburn, AL 36830
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Opelika Middle School
1206 Denson Dr
Opelika, AL 36801
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Auburn Junior High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Opelika Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Auburn Junior High School ranked #182 in Alabama in 2023, a decline from #103 in 2021 but remaining in the top 20% statewide overall and in math, reading, and science proficiency categories.
Math proficiency was 45%, higher than the Alabama state average of 30% but lower than the district rate of 57%, showing a decline from 74% proficiency in 2019.
Reading proficiency stood at 68%, higher than the state average of 47%, maintaining strong performance but below the 86%–87% levels seen in 2012–2013.
Science proficiency reached 57%, higher than the state average of 38%, with relatively stable performance from 56% in 2021.
The school served 1,509 students in grades 8–9 with a student–teacher ratio of 18:1 in 2023; minority enrollment comprised 48%, and 35% of students were eligible for free or reduced–price lunch, reflecting socioeconomic diversity.
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 bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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).
Grades Offered
8-9
7-8
Total Students
1,509 students
798 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Auburn Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Opelika Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
55% | 45%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Auburn Junior High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Opelika Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
51 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Auburn Junior High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Opelika Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Auburn Junior High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Auburn City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Opelika Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Opelika City School District and the state of Alabama, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#182 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 20%)
#636 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Auburn Junior High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Opelika Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45%
(Top 20% in AL)
24%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Opelika Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Opelika City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
68%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
43%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Opelika Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Opelika City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
57%
(Top 20% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
46%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Auburn Junior High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Opelika Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Opelika City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<50%
(15-16 School Year Data)
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Auburn Junior High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Auburn City School District and Alabama public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2015-16 school year.
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Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Auburn Junior High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Opelika Middle School by grade.
Grade 4 Students
-
7
Grade 5 Students
-
3
Grade 6 Students
-
4
Grade 7 Students
-
394
Grade 8 Students
756
390
Grade 9 Students
753
-

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
10%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
25%
53%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
52%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Auburn Junior High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Auburn City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Opelika Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Opelika City School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.65
0.63
This chart showcases the diversity score of Auburn Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Opelika Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
70%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Auburn Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Opelika Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Auburn Junior High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Auburn City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Opelika Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Opelika City School District and Alabama, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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