Lee County Public Schools
Lee County, Alabama
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataTotal Schools
39
public schools
Total Enrollment
24,880
students
School Districts
3
districts
How to use the Lee County public school directory
Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for Alabama; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.
Lee County has 3 district entries. Auburn City is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 14 schools.
School records are spread across 7 listed communities. Auburn has the most listed schools, with 14 records.
Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 25 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.
No listed schools in this county file carry charter, magnet, or virtual flags. Confirm program options with local districts because local offerings can change outside the NCES release cycle.
Filter before comparing
Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.
Open profiles where available
6 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.
Verify assignment locally
County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.
School Overview
Total Schools
39
in Lee County
Reported Enrollment
24,880
39 schools reporting
School Districts
3
districts
Charter Schools
0
0% of total
School Level Breakdown
3 School Districts in Lee County
Auburn City
Lee County
Opelika City
39 Public Schools in Lee County
Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 6 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.
NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataLevel
Showing 20 of 39 matching schools
| School Name | Profile | District | Location | Grades | Type / Flags | Reported Enrollment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Auburn High School | Profile | Auburn City | Auburn, 36830City: Small | 10–12 | High | 2,143 |
| Opelika High School | Profile | Opelika City | Opelika, 36801City: Small | 9–12 | High | 1,562 |
| Auburn Junior High School | Profile | Auburn City | Auburn, 36830City: Small | 8–9 | Other | 1,516 |
| Smiths Station High School | Profile | Lee County | Smiths Station, 36877Suburb: Large | 10–12 | High | 1,286 |
| Opelika Middle School | Profile | Opelika City | Opelika, 36801City: Small | 6–8 | Middle | 1,132 |
| Smiths Station Junior High School | Profile | Lee County | Smiths Station, 36877Suburb: Large | 7–8 | Middle | 934 |
| West Smiths Station Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Smiths Station, 36877Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 870 |
| East Smiths Station Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Smiths Station, 36877Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 815 |
| Beauregard Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Opelika, 36804Rural: Fringe | PK–4 | Primary | 769 |
| East Samford School | Listed only | Auburn City | Auburn, 36830City: Small | 7 | Middle | 742 |
| Drake Middle School | Listed only | Auburn City | Auburn, 36832City: Small | 6 | Middle | 711 |
| Beulah Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Valley, 36854Rural: Distant | PK–6 | Primary | 705 |
| South Smiths Station Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Smiths Station, 36877Suburb: Large | PK–6 | Primary | 645 |
| Wacoochee Elementary School | Listed only | Lee County | Salem, 36874Rural: Fringe | PK–6 | Primary | 621 |
| Beauregard High School | Listed only | Lee County | Opelika, 36804Rural: Fringe | 9–12 | High | 555 |
| Creekside Elementary School | Listed only | Auburn City | Auburn, 36832Rural: Fringe | 2–3 | Primary | 546 |
| Sanford Middle School | Listed only | Lee County | Opelika, 36804Rural: Distant | 5–8 | Middle | 545 |
| Lakewood Primary School | Listed only | Phenix City | Phenix City, 36867Suburb: Large | KG–2 | Primary | 543 |
| Beulah High School | Listed only | Lee County | Valley, 36854Rural: Distant | 7–12 | High | 533 |
| Cary Woods Elementary School | Listed only | Auburn City | Auburn, 36830City: Small | PK–2 | Primary | 520 |
Auburn High School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36830 / City: Small
Opelika High School
Opelika City
Opelika, 36801 / City: Small
Auburn Junior High School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36830 / City: Small
Smiths Station High School
Lee County
Smiths Station, 36877 / Suburb: Large
Opelika Middle School
Opelika City
Opelika, 36801 / City: Small
Smiths Station Junior High School
Lee County
Smiths Station, 36877 / Suburb: Large
West Smiths Station Elementary School
Lee County
Smiths Station, 36877 / Suburb: Large
East Smiths Station Elementary School
Lee County
Smiths Station, 36877 / Suburb: Large
Beauregard Elementary School
Lee County
Opelika, 36804 / Rural: Fringe
East Samford School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36830 / City: Small
Drake Middle School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36832 / City: Small
Beulah Elementary School
Lee County
Valley, 36854 / Rural: Distant
South Smiths Station Elementary School
Lee County
Smiths Station, 36877 / Suburb: Large
Wacoochee Elementary School
Lee County
Salem, 36874 / Rural: Fringe
Beauregard High School
Lee County
Opelika, 36804 / Rural: Fringe
Creekside Elementary School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36832 / Rural: Fringe
Sanford Middle School
Lee County
Opelika, 36804 / Rural: Distant
Lakewood Primary School
Phenix City
Phenix City, 36867 / Suburb: Large
Beulah High School
Lee County
Valley, 36854 / Rural: Distant
Cary Woods Elementary School
Auburn City
Auburn, 36830 / City: Small
Lee County school directory FAQ
Does this list show which Lee County school serves my address?
No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in Alabama. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.
What is included in the Lee County public school directory?
The directory lists 39 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.
Does this page rank the best schools in Lee County?
No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.
Are private schools included in this Lee County list?
No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.
Why do some Lee County schools have profiles while others are listed only?
SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 6 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.
How should I compare school districts in Lee County?
Start with the 3 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.
Data Sources
Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.
Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.