Public schools in Opelika, AL
14 open public schools with an address in Opelika, operated by 3 education agencies. Compare size, staffing, grade spans, and school type, then confirm assignment with the district.
Public schools
14
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
Reported students
7,477
13 schools reporting · NCES 2024–25
Median student–teacher ratio
16.2:1
Alabama median 17.2:1
Charter schools
0
0 virtual
An overview of Opelika public schools
The federal directory lists 14 public schools in Opelika, AL: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. The 13 schools that reported 2024–25 membership enrolled 7,477 students, an average of 575 per school. The largest campus is Opelika High School (1,590 students), and the largest elementary school is Beauregard Elementary School (783).
Opelika City operates the most schools here (10), and 3 regular districts have at least one Opelika campus. 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 16.2:1, 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 67% 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 Opelika
Elementary schools in Opelika
8| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard Elementary School Lee County | PK–05 | 783 | 14:1 | |
| Carver Primary School Opelika City | KG–03 | 414 | 15.9:1 | |
| Dixie Elementary School Russell County | PK–05 | 251 | 16.2:1 | |
| Jeter Primary School Opelika City | KG–03 | 435 | 15.9:1 | |
| Morris Avenue Intermediate School Opelika City | 03–05 | 397 | 17.6:1 | |
| Northside School Opelika City | 03–05 | 464 | 17.6:1 | |
| Southview Primary School Opelika City | KG–02 | 480 | 16.2:1 | |
| West Forest Intermediate School Opelika City | 03–05 | 393 | 15.6:1 |
Middle schools in Opelika
3| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fox Run School Opelika City | 06–06 | 392 | 18.8:1 | |
| Opelika Middle School Opelika City | 04–08 | 812 | 16.3:1 | |
| Sanford Middle School Lee County | 06–08 | 533 | 15.5:1 |
High schools in Opelika
2| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beauregard High School Lee County | 09–12 | 533 | 12.1:1 | |
| Opelika High School Opelika City | 09–12 | 1,590 | 16.9:1 |
Combined, early-childhood, and other schools in Opelika
1| School | Grades | Students | Ratio | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Opelika Learning Center Opelika City · Alternative School | KG–12 | — | — |
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White37.2%
- Hispanic16%
- Black41.6%
- Asian0.6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.3%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
- Multiracial4.1%
Enrollment-weighted across 13 Opelika schools with NCES CCD 2024–25 race/ethnicity counts (7,477 students). Privacy suppression can leave small gaps.
Questions about public schools in Opelika
How many public schools are in Opelika, AL?
The current NCES directory lists 14 open public schools with a location address in Opelika: 8 elementary, 3 middle, 2 high, 1 combined or other. Together they reported 7,477 students in 2024–25. The count includes charter, alternative, and special-purpose public schools; it excludes private schools.
Which school districts serve Opelika?
Schools with an address in Opelika belong to 3 education agencies, led by Opelika City (10 schools), Lee County (3 schools), Russell County (1 school). A mailing city is not an attendance boundary; confirm the district for a specific address.
What is the largest public high school in Opelika?
Opelika High School reported the largest high-school enrollment in Opelika, with 1,590 students in 2024–25 (grades 09–12). Size is a description of the campus, not a quality measure.
Are there charter schools in Opelika?
No school with an address in Opelika 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 Opelika schools?
The median reported student–teacher ratio across Opelika public schools is 16.2:1, 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 Opelika 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