How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Gadsden City | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Gadsden, Alabama | Opelika, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 4,939 | 5,048 |
| Number of Schools | 12 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.1:1 | 16.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Gadsden City | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,509 | $12,232 |
| Federal Revenue | 24.3% | 16.1% |
| State Revenue | 57.1% | 46.5% |
| Local Revenue | 18.6% | 37.5% |
Gadsden City
Federal State Local
Opelika City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Gadsden City | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 29.8% | 27.1% |
| African American | 43.6% | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 22.1% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 0.7% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.6% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 3.3% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 72.2% | 66.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Gadsden City | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 11 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 634.1:1 | 389.4:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 26.2% | 22.0% |
School Types
Gadsden City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 8
Opelika City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 6
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.