At a glance
Reported students
392
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
20.8
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
18.8:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–06
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Alabama middle enrollment
38th percentile
Compared with 262 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
435
Fox Run School: 392 reported students.
State peer staffing position
66th percentile
18.8:1 reported; state peer median 18:1. Ratio is not class size.
What the reported data says about Fox Run School
Fox Run School is a public middle school serving grades 06–06 in Opelika. It is one of 10 current school records connected to Opelika City. NCES reports 392 students for 2024–25.
Among 262 middle schools in Alabama with comparable records, this school is smaller than the reported median of 449.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 38th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 18.8:1, close to the Alabama median of 18:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.
The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are Black (49%) and White (27.8%). These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.
Questions worth asking Fox Run School
- 1How do the reported 18.8:1 student–teacher ratio and 20.8 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
- 2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
- 3How many counselors, nurses, psychologists, and social workers currently serve students?
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 74.5%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White27.8%
- Hispanic19.4%
- Black49%
- Asian0.8%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.3%
- Multiracial2.8%
Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.
Other schools in Opelika City
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Opelika Middle School
Middle · Grades 04–08
812 reported students
West Forest Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
393 reported students
Morris Avenue Intermediate School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
397 reported students
Carver Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
414 reported students
Jeter Primary School
Elementary · Grades KG–03
435 reported students
Northside School
Elementary · Grades 03–05
464 reported students
Public schools near Fox Run School
Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.
| School | Grades | Students | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeter Primary School Elementary · Opelika City | KG–03 | 435 | 0.3 mi |
| Opelika Learning Center Other · Opelika City | KG–12 | — | 0.5 mi |
| Opelika High School High · Opelika City | 09–12 | 1,590 | 0.7 mi |
| Opelika Middle School Middle · Opelika City | 04–08 | 812 | 1.4 mi |
| East Samford School Middle · Auburn City | 06–07 | 733 | 7.9 mi |
| Drake Middle School Middle · Auburn City | 06–06 | 720 | 8.2 mi |
Frequently asked questions about Fox Run School
What grades does Fox Run School serve?
Fox Run School reports grades 06–06 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Opelika City.
How many students attend Fox Run School?
Fox Run School reported 392 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 38th percentile among 262 Alabama middle schools reporting enrollment.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Fox Run School?
The calculated ratio is 18.8:1, based on 392 students and 20.8 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Alabama median for the same school level is 18:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.
Is Fox Run School a public, charter, or magnet school?
Fox Run School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Opelika City attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Fox Run School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
74.5% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.
Which school district is Fox Run School in?
Fox Run School is part of Opelika City, based in Opelika, AL, which operates 10 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.
What public schools are near Fox Run School?
The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Jeter Primary School (0.3 mi), Opelika Learning Center (0.5 mi), Opelika High School (0.7 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.