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Smiths Station High School vs. Opelika High School

Should you attend Smiths Station High School or Opelika High 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
Smiths Station High School
4228 Panther Parkway
Smiths Station, AL 36877
: 
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Opelika High School
1700 Bulldog Pkwy
Opelika, AL 36801
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5/
10
Bottom 50%
Top Rankings

Smiths Station High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student-teacher ratio (Top 20%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Smiths Station High School ranked #890 in Alabama in 2023, reflecting a decline from #429 in 2013 and placing it in the bottom 50% statewide among public schools.
Math proficiency declined from 45% in 2019 to 18% in 2023 and remained lower than the state average of 30%; reading proficiency fell from 41% in 2019 to 29% in 2022, also lower than the state average of 47%.
Minority enrollment accounted for approximately 36% of the student body in 2023, with a total enrollment modestly decreasing from 1,439 students in 2017 to 1,222 in 2023.
The school served grades 10–12 with 1,222 students and 81 teachers in 2023, maintaining a student–teacher ratio of 15:1, ranked among the lowest 20% for student attention in Alabama.
The 2023 graduation rate was 86%, slightly below the Alabama state average of 88%, and science proficiency was 31%, also lower than the state average of 38%.
Serving 1,530 students in grades 9-12, Opelika High School ranks in the bottom 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 25% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 30%). 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).
Grades Offered
10-12
9-12
Total Students
1,222 students
1,530 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Smiths Station 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 High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
55% | 45%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Smiths Station High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Opelika High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
81 teachers
91 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Smiths Station 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 High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
15:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Smiths Station High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lee County 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 High 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

#890 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
#731 out of 1275 schools in AL
(Bottom 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Smiths Station 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 High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
18%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
25%
(Top 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lee County 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 High 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.
29%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
35%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lee County 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 High 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.
31%
(Bottom 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
36%
(Top 50% in AL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Smiths Station High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Lee County 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 High 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.
86%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
88%
(Bottom 50% in AL)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Smiths Station High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Lee County 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 graduation rate of Opelika High School with the average graduation rate 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.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Smiths Station High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Opelika High School by grade.
Pre-K Students
17
108
Grade 9 Students
5
418
Grade 10 Students
412
377
Grade 11 Students
381
345
Grade 12 Students
407
282

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Lee County School District and in Alabama, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Opelika High 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 2020-21 school year.
% Asian
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lee County 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 High 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
7%
14%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lee County 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 High 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
21%
55%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lee County 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 High 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
64%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lee County 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 High 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
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Smiths Station High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lee County 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 High 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.
0.54
0.61
This chart showcases the diversity score of Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lee County 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 High 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
46%
64%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lee County 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 High 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%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Smiths Station High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Lee County 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 High 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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