Public schools in Auburn, AL
14 open public schools with an address in Auburn, operated by 1 education agency. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
9,488
14 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.3:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Auburn public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Auburn, AL: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. The 14 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 9,488 students, an average of 678 per school. The largest campus is Auburn High School (2,227 students), and the largest elementary school is Ogletree Elementary School (523).
Every listed school belongs to Auburn City. City names come from school mailing addresses, which often differ from district or municipal boundaries.
Across schools that reported staffing, the median student–teacher ratio is 16.3:1, lower than the statewide school median of 17.2:1. A ratio counts classroom-teacher FTE against total enrollment, so specialized programs and part-time staffing can move it; ask schools for actual class sizes by grade.
Among 2 high and combined schools with 2021–22 civil-rights data, 2 reported students enrolled in AP courses and 2 of 2 reported computer-science classes. Confirm current course catalogs directly with each school.
About 34% of students in reporting schools were eligible for free or reduced-price meals in 2024–25. This describes the community served; it is not a quality signal, and community-eligibility schools can report differently.
School districts and agencies serving Auburn
Elementary schools in Auburn
10| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Early Education Center Auburn City | KG–02 | 492 | 17.3:1 | |
| Cary Woods Elementary School Auburn City | KG–02 | 439 | 14.6:1 | |
| Creekside Elementary School Auburn City | 03–05 | 458 | 15:1 | |
| Dean Road Elementary School Auburn City | KG–02 | 383 | 16:1 | |
| Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School Auburn City | 03–05 | 396 | 15.3:1 | |
| Ogletree Elementary School Auburn City | 03–05 | 523 | 18.2:1 | |
| Pick Elementary School Auburn City | 03–05 | 464 | 16.1:1 | |
| Richland Elementary School Auburn City | KG–02 | 426 | 16.4:1 | |
| Woodland Pines Elementary School Auburn City | KG–02 | 348 | 15.8:1 | |
| Wrights Mill Road Elementary School Auburn City | 03–05 | 388 | 14.5:1 |
Middle schools in Auburn
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drake Middle School Auburn City | 06–06 | 720 | 18.5:1 | |
| East Samford School Auburn City | 06–07 | 733 | 17.5:1 |
High schools in Auburn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School Auburn City | 10–12 | 2,227 | 17.5:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Auburn
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn Junior High School Auburn City | 08–09 | 1,491 | 17.8:1 |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White51.2%
- Hispanic10.6%
- Black21.3%
- Asian11.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial4.9%
Enrollment-weighted across 14 Auburn schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (9,488 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Auburn
How many public schools are in Auburn, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Auburn: 10 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 9,488 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Auburn?
All listed public schools with an address in Auburn belong to Auburn City. Mailing cities do not always match district boundaries, so confirm the district for a specific home address.
What is the largest public high school in Auburn?
Auburn High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Auburn, with 2,227 students in 2024–25 (grades 10–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Auburn?
No school with an address in Auburn is identified as a charter school in the current NCES directory. Families may still have charter or virtual options elsewhere in Alabama.
What is the typical student–teacher ratio in Auburn schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Auburn public schools is 16.3:1, lower than the Alabama school median of 17.2:1. The ratio divides enrollment by classroom-teacher FTE; it is not an average class size.
Does living in Auburn guarantee a seat at a specific school?
No. Assignment depends on the district's attendance boundaries, programs, and enrollment rules, which can split a city or cross city lines. Use the district profile and its official boundary or school-locator tool to confirm the assigned school for an exact address.
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Sources: NCES Common Core of Data 2025–26 preliminary directory (schools, grades, addresses, charter status) and 2024–25 nonfiscal files (enrollment, teachers, race/ethnicity, meal eligibility); Civil Rights Data Collection 2021–22 (AP and computer science). Cities are grouped by school mailing address. Methodology · All Alabama cities