Summary:
Opp High School is the sole public high school serving grades 9 through 12 in the Opp City district, a small, single-school system in rural Alabama with 396 students enrolled.
Because there is only one high school in this area, all district-level results are identical to the school’s own performance. Opp High School is a standout in STEM subjects: in the 2025-2026 school year, 45.56% of 11th graders were proficient in math and 51.11% in science, both well above state averages of 27.21% and 36.17%, respectively. This strength has helped the Opp City district earn a 4-star rating and rank 24th out of 139 districts in Alabama, placing it in the top 20% statewide. The school’s graduation rate is also solid at 94.3%, above the state’s 91.5% average. However, English proficiency lags at 28.89%, below the state average of 33.73%, creating a clear gap between its math/science success and literacy outcomes.
One notable concern is chronic absenteeism: 19.0% of students miss school regularly, far exceeding the state average of 12.0%, even though the graduation rate remains high. This suggests many students are still completing their degrees despite significant attendance issues. The school also serves a majority low-income population, with 53.28% of students eligible for free or reduced lunch, yet it still outperforms state averages in math and science. Additionally, Opp High School has shown rapid improvement, jumping from a 3-star ranking (149th out of 378 schools) in 2023-2024 to a 4-star ranking (65th) the following year, and maintaining that level since. For parents, this means a small, focused school environment with exceptional STEM instruction, a strong graduation record, and clear room for growth in English—while keeping an eye on attendance patterns that could affect long-term student engagement.
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