How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Montgomery County | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Montgomery, Alabama | Opelika, Alabama |
| Total Enrollment | 26,821 | 5,048 |
| Number of Schools | 51 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 17.5:1 | 16.6:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Montgomery County | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $12,933 | $13,791 |
| Federal Revenue | 25.7% | 16.1% |
| State Revenue | 55.2% | 46.5% |
| Local Revenue | 19.1% | 37.5% |
Montgomery County
Federal State Local
Opelika City
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Montgomery County | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5.9% | 27.1% |
| African American | 74.4% | 48.8% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 13.5% | 19.5% |
| Asian | 3.6% | 0.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 67.3% | 69.2% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Montgomery County | Opelika City |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 73 | 11 |
| Schools with AP | 8 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | — | — |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 497.7:1 | 410.1:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 31.9% | 20.5% |
School Types
Montgomery County
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 3
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Opelika City
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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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 Editorial.