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Opelika High School

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance dataHighRegularGrades 9–12City: Small

Reported Enrollment

1,562

students

District

Opelika City

County Context Score

45/100

county-level composite, not a school rating

School Information

Address

1700 Bulldog Pkwy, Opelika, AL, 36801

School District

Opelika City

NCES Identifiers

School ID
010258001070
District ID
0102580

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Grade Range

9–12

High · Regular

Enrollment

1,562 students

School Setting

City: Small

School profile guide

How to use this school record

This page is designed for first-pass public-school research. It combines the school record, district context, nearby comparable schools, and county-level school signals so you can decide what to verify next.

What is covered in this record

3 of 5 optional NCES detail groups are available for this school: enrollment, student-teacher ratio, lunch eligibility, grade span, and school setting. Missing fields mean the source did not provide a usable value in the current build.

Use this as an NCES profile

Opelika High School is shown from federal public-school records. Treat the page as a source-backed profile for enrollment, grade span, school type, district context, and county context where fields are reported.

Separate proximity from assignment

Addresses, district boundaries, transfer rules, and program eligibility can change locally. Confirm attendance assignment with the district before making enrollment decisions.

Compare the surrounding system

Lee County has 39 public schools in the current county list. Review the county page and district context before judging one school in isolation.

Next checks

This district context includes 9 schools. Similar-school links show 5 peer records when available.

Compare before choosing

What Opelika High School tells a parent

This profile is most useful when it is read against the local system: Opelika City, Lee County, and comparable high schools.It does not replace local assignment rules, tours, or program verification.

Decision notes

  • 9–12 is the first fit check. Verify that the grade span matches the years your student needs, especially around transition grades.
  • Regular school type affects comparison. Compare it with other high schools before treating it like a one-for-one substitute.
  • City: Small matters for daily life. Use the locale and address as a starting point, then confirm commute, boundary, and transportation details locally.

What this page cannot confirm

SchoolsByCounty does not verify attendance assignment, transportation, transfer eligibility, special-program admission, test scores, discipline records, or campus climate for Opelika High School. Treat this as a public-data profile and confirm local fit with Opelika City.

School scale

1,562 students

Opelika High School reports 1,562 students, larger than most same-level county peers. Among 5 other high schools in Lee County with enrollment data, 4 report fewer students and 1 report more. The peer median is 555 students.

County peer set

6 high schools

The same-level county median enrollment is 921 students. Use it to separate unusually small or large schools from typical peers.

District path

9 district schools

Opelika City lists 6 primary, 1 middle, 1 high, 1 other schools in the current NCES data. For a high-school choice, compare graduation context, program access, commute, and nearby alternatives before using one enrollment number as the deciding signal.

District grade-span map

Use the district mix to see whether this school is part of a fuller local pathway or a narrower placement.

County list

Primary

6

Middle

1

High

1

Other

1

Nearby context inside Opelika City

Carver Primary SchoolKG–2 · Primary · 386 studentsListed
Jeter Primary SchoolKG–2 · Primary · 422 studentsListed
Morris Avenue Intermediate School3–5 · Primary · 349 studentsListed
Northside School3–5 · Primary · 435 studentsListed
Southview Primary SchoolKG–2 · Primary · 431 studentsListed
West Forest Intermediate School3–5 · Primary · 331 studentsListed

Same-level peers to open next

SchoolGradesEnrollment
Smiths Station High School10–121,286 students
Auburn High School10–122,143 students
Beauregard High School9–12555 students
Beulah High School7–12533 students

School Profile FAQ

Is Opelika High School a recommended school?

No. SchoolsByCounty publishes public-school records and county context, not school recommendations. Use this profile as a starting point, then verify fit and assignment with Opelika City.

Does this page confirm attendance assignment for Opelika High School?

No. Attendance zones, transfers, magnet programs, and eligibility rules are set locally. Confirm assignment with the district or official local boundary tools before making enrollment decisions.

Where does the Opelika High School data come from?

The school record is based on NCES public school data where fields are available, including school name, district, grade span, school type, enrollment, and related public-school indicators.

How should I compare Opelika High School with nearby schools?

Opelika High School should be compared with 6 high schools in Lee County, plus other schools in Opelika City. Start with grade span, reported enrollment, school type, district pathway, and local assignment rules.

What should I verify before moving for Opelika High School?

Before using Opelika High School in a housing decision, verify attendance boundaries, transportation, transfer rules, program eligibility, and current enrollment procedures with Opelika City.

Part of Opelika City

Opelika High School is one of 9 schools in this district, serving a reported enrollment of 5,048 students across 9 schools.

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Schools in District

9

Reported Enrollment

5,048

9 schools reporting

Other Schools in This District

  • West Forest Intermediate School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Northside School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Carver Primary SchoolKG–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Jeter Primary SchoolKG–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Opelika Middle School6–8 · MiddleProfile
  • Morris Avenue Intermediate School3–5 · PrimaryListed only
  • Southview Primary SchoolKG–2 · PrimaryListed only
  • Opelika Learning CenterKG–12 · OtherListed only

Similar Schools

Smiths Station High School

Grades 10–12
1,286 students
RegularProfile

Auburn High School

Grades 10–12
2,143 students
RegularProfile

Beauregard High School

Grades 9–12
555 students
RegularListed only

Beulah High School

Grades 7–12
533 students
RegularListed only

Loachapoka High School

Grades 7–12
237 students
RegularListed only

Lee County Schools

County Context Score

45/100

County-level composite across 39 public schools

Open county school list →

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.

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor