Summary:
Auburn High School is the sole high school in the Auburn City district, serving grades 10 through 12 with a substantial enrollment of 2,227 students in a community that is relatively affluent compared to state averages.
As the only high school in the area, Auburn High School is the clear standout, and its performance makes it a top-tier institution statewide. The school has earned a 5-star rating for three consecutive years and currently ranks 22nd out of 380 Alabama high schools, placing it in the 94th percentile. Its graduation rate of 96.7% far exceeds the state average of 91.5%, and its test scores are dramatically higher than state norms. In the most recent school year, math proficiency was 53.9% (state: 27.21%), science was 58.16% (state: 36.17%), and English was 46.98% (state: 33.73%). The school also shows a strong upward trend, with double-digit gains in science proficiency and solid improvements in math and English over the past year.
However, there are a few points of concern. Chronic absenteeism sits at 13.5%, which is higher than both the district (7.7%) and state (12.0%) averages—a notable paradox for a school with such strong academic outcomes. Additionally, while still excellent, the school’s percentile ranking has dipped slightly from a peak of 97th to 94th, suggesting increased competition from other schools. The student-teacher ratio is 17.5:1, and per-student spending is $10,361, though that figure is from 2018-2019. For parents, this is a high-achieving school with exceptional academics and graduation rates, but the absenteeism rate and slight ranking dip are worth monitoring.
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