Auburn City

Auburn, Alabama — 13 schools

9,492
Total Enrollment
13
Schools
$14,643
Per-Pupil Spending
Elementary, Other
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

Auburn City operates 13 public schools serving 9,492 students, placing it among the smaller districts in Alabama. The school portfolio breaks down into 6 elementary, 4 other, 2 middle, 1 high schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 9,140 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in Lee County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $14,643 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 51.7% local, 41.9% state, and 6.4% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. Average teacher compensation clocks in at $57,514 per NCES F-33, a signal of the district's ability to recruit and retain staff against neighbouring districts. The district's equity score — 23/100, ranked #138 of 146 in Alabama against a state average of 51 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

Academic infrastructure includes 2 of 13 schools offering Advanced Placement (23 AP courses district-wide), a 428:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 8.4% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 50.2% White, 20.9% African American, 11.8% Asian across the district's schools.

Auburn High School accounts for 24.4% of all Auburn City student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means Auburn City-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: high. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Auburn City school enrollment varies 5.8× across entities

Auburn City school enrollment ranges from 383 students (lowest) to 2,227 students (highest), a spread of 1,844 students. That relatively narrow ratio reflects an unusually homogeneous campus portfolio — most districts have a wider mix of school sizes. Per-school staffing ratios, programme availability, and capital-renovation cycles often diverge inside the same district based on enrollment shape.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

Auburn City student-counselor ratio is 428:1 — high (typically associated with staffing constraints that limit per-student counselor time; CRDC data shows higher ratios cluster in larger urban systems)

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Higher values may reflect larger urban scale or recent resource constraints that have widened the gap.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

Auburn City chronic absenteeism rate is 8.4% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

6.4%
Federal
41.9%
State
51.7%
Local

Funding Equity

23
Equity Score
138 / 146
State Rank
51
State Average

This district scores below average on funding equity. High reliance on local revenue or lower spending may contribute.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in Lee County county, where this district is located.

$847
Studio/mo
$1,077
1 BR/mo
$1,181
2 BR/mo
$1,494
3 BR/mo
$1,699
4 BR/mo

Average Teacher Salary

$57,514
Average annual teacher salary

Source: NCES CCD F-33 (Finance Survey).

Teacher salary data from NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 13 schools in Auburn City.

White 50.2%
Hispanic or Latino 11.6%
African American 20.9%
Asian 11.8%
Multiracial 5.3%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

2 / 13
Schools with AP
23 AP courses total
428:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
8.4%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in Auburn City

School Enrollment
Auburn High School
2,227
Auburn Junior High School
1,491
East Samford School
733
Drake Middle School
720
Ogletree Elementary School
523
Auburn Early Education Center
492
Pick Elementary School
464
Creekside Elementary School
458
Cary Woods Elementary School
439
Richland Elementary School
426
Margaret Yarbrough Elementary School
396
Wrights Mill Road Elementary School
388
Dean Road Elementary School
383

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Auburn City?

Auburn City has 13 schools, including 1 high, 4 other, 2 middle, 6 elementary. Total enrollment is 9,492 students.

How much does Auburn City spend per student?

Auburn City spends $14,643 per student. The district has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #138 in Alabama.

What is the average teacher salary in Auburn City?

The average teacher salary in Auburn City is $57,514 per year, according to the NCES CCD F-33 Finance Survey.

What is the average rent near Auburn City?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in Lee County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of Auburn City?

Auburn City students are 50.2% White, 20.9% African American, 11.8% Asian, 11.6% Hispanic or Latino, averaged across 13 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for Auburn City?

Auburn City has an equity score of 23/100, ranking #138 out of 146 districts in Alabama. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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