Auburn City

The Auburn City school district in Alabama consists of 14 schools, including 10 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, 1 high school, and 1 alternative school. The district as a whole is ranked 13 out of 135 school districts in the state and is rated 5 out of 5 stars by SchoolDigger.

Several schools in the district stand out as top performers. Auburn High School is ranked 29th out of 374 high schools in Alabama, with a 90% 4-year graduation rate and strong test scores that exceed state averages. At the elementary level, Ogletree Elementary, Pick Elementary, Creekside Elementary, and Wrights Mill Road Elementary all rank in the top 60-70 out of 680-684 elementary schools in the state, with high proficiency rates in core subjects. The middle schools, East Samford School and Drake Middle School, have consistently ranked in the top 20-25 out of over 400 middle schools in Alabama.

While the district as a whole performs well, there are some areas of concern. The chronic absenteeism rate across all schools is 14.8%, which is high. Additionally, there is variation in performance and metrics between individual schools, even within the same district. The higher spending per student and lower student-teacher ratios at the elementary schools may contribute to their stronger academic performance compared to the middle and high schools. Overall, the Auburn City school district appears to be a high-performing district with several standout schools, but the district should address the chronic absenteeism issue and investigate ways to improve performance at all grade levels.